{"id":19521,"date":"2026-05-11T16:05:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/felixracing.se\/felix-rosenqvist-leaning-on-recent-indy-500-promise-as-110th-running-of-famous-race-takes-center-stage\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T16:06:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:06:44","slug":"felix-rosenqvist-leaning-on-recent-indy-500-promise-as-110th-running-of-famous-race-takes-center-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/felixracing.se\/en\/felix-rosenqvist-leaning-on-recent-indy-500-promise-as-110th-running-of-famous-race-takes-center-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"Felix Rosenqvist leaning on recent Indy 500 promise as 110th running of famous race takes center stage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Felix Rosenqvist is gearing up for his eighth career start in the Indianapolis 500, taking a mix of experience and determination onto the table as attention turns to the \u201cGreatest Spectacle in Racing\u201d for the rest of the month. <\/strong>

Regarded as the world\u2019s greatest race, the Indy 500 is the undisputed highlight of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. It ranks among the largest sporting events on the planet, attracting crowds of well over 300 000 visitors on race day.

The 500-mile oval classic is played out across 200 laps around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with the traditional tally of 33 drivers set to battle for victory once again this year in the 110th running of the historic race. 

Felix Rosenqvist has been a strong contender at the Indy 500 over the last few years, the Swede\u2019s recent record at the event offering a promising outlook heading into the 2026 edition:

2022: <\/strong>Finished fourth.
2023: <\/strong>Qualified on the front row but crashed out in the race while fighting for the win.
2024: <\/strong>Qualified as the top Honda-powered car but retired with mechanical issues.
2025:<\/strong> Qualified fifth and finished fourth (tied personal best). Also set the outright fastest lap of the Month of May at 234.176 mph (376.8 km\/h).
 
\u201dThe Indy 500 is such a special race,\u201d says Felix Rosenqvist<\/strong>. \u201dI\u2019m very excited. We\u2019ve been quick in recent years, and I now genuinely think this is one of our strongest races on the calendar. I feel like I\u2019ve now got the experience, the knowledge and everything in place. It\u2019s a long two weeks and anything can happen, but going into it, I think all the big pieces are there.\u201d<\/em>

Rosenqvist again forms part of a three-car line-up for Meyer Shank Racing at the Indy 500 this year, also featuring Marcus Armstrong and four-time winner Helio Castroneves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The build-up to the race begins this week with a series of practice sessions starting on Tuesday, leading into qualifying weekend which will see average speeds climb to well over 230 mph around the daunting 2.5-mile oval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The race itself takes place on Sunday, May 24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


TIME TABLE<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

All times local (U.S. Eastern)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NTT INDYCAR SERIES | Rd. 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

110th Running of the Indianapolis 500<\/strong>
Indianapolis Motor Speedway (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday May 12<\/u><\/strong>
Practice 1: 12:00-6:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday May 13<\/u><\/strong>
Practice 2: 12:00-6:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday May 14<\/u><\/strong>
Practice 3: 12:00-6:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday May 15 (Fast Friday)<\/u><\/strong>
Practice 4: 12:00-6:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday May 16<\/u><\/strong>
Practice 5: 8:30-9:30 am
Qualifying: 11:00 am-5:50 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday May 17<\/u><\/strong>
Practice 6 (Top 12 cars): 1:00-2:00 pm
Qualifying (Top 12): 4:05-5:05 pm
Qualifying (Fast 6): 6:25-6:55 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday May 18<\/u><\/strong>
Practice 7: 1:00-3:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday May 22 (Carb Day)<\/u><\/strong>
Practice 8: 11:00 am-1:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday May 24<\/u><\/strong>
110th Indianapolis 500 (200 laps): 12:45 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n


CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS:\u00a0<\/strong>view here<\/a>
TIMING:<\/strong>\u00a0INDYCAR App \/\u00a0indycar.com<\/a>
EVENT INFO:\u00a0<\/strong>view here<\/a>
HOW TO FOLLOW:<\/strong> view here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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