By: Spencer Neff
March 1, 2026

Warmup Results Combined Practice Results Tire Designations Starting Lineup

Leading up to Sunday’s 100-lap race, Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward led the 25-car field in the morning warmup for Sunday’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. O’Ward, who starts eighth in today’s 100-lap race and won here in 2024, posted a best lap of 1m01.5944 (105.204 mph).

Finishing .0018 of a second back was the 2025 winner of the 1.8-mile, 14-turrn street circuit in St. Petersburg, Florida. Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou will start fourth as he looks to defend both the race win and ultimately the championship this year.

O’Ward’s teammate Christian Lundgaard was third and starts 12th, with Palou’s teammate Scott Dixon in fourth as he starts 16th.

Andretti Global’s Kyle Kirkwood closed out the Top Five with Honda power and starts 15th, while Arrow McLaren’s Nolan Siegel made it a 1-3-6 effort for his team and their Chevrolet entries. Siegel will roll off 22nd.

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s Mick Schumacher finished best among the rookies this session in 12th. After qualifying third, Dale Coyne Racing’s Dennis Hauger was 17th.

Pole sitter Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske was 25th as the. looks for his second win in St. Petersburg. The 25-minute session was run without major incident.

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Here is the remaining on-track schedule for the day at St. Petersburg. Stick with IndyCar1909.com and our social media platforms to get all the latest on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. 

At-track schedule (All Times Local/Eastern Time):

Sunday, March 1

Noon – FOX Sports on air

12:22 p.m. – “Drivers, start your engines.”

12:29 p.m. – Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (100 laps / 181 miles), FOX, FOX Sports Deportes, FOX One and FOX Sports App (Live)

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