Indianapolis 500 qualifying reduced to a one-day event after Saturday rainout
Qualifying for the 2026 Indianapolis 500 has been condensed to a single day due to rain that canceled Saturday's events. All 33 cars will have one opportunity to secure their starting positions on Sunday. The fastest drivers will advance to a second round for pole position, simplifying the qualifying process significantly.
- ▪Saturday's qualifying session was canceled due to rain at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- ▪All 33 cars will make their qualifying attempts on Sunday starting at Noon ET.
- ▪The fastest 12 cars from the first round will move on to the second round for pole position.
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