By: Spencer Neff
May 19, 2026

Following Monday’s rain-shortened practice, there were multiple news updates regarding Sunday’s 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

Below are the latest on the 33-car field for the race.

Alexander Rossi undergoes surgery, hopes to be cleared by Friday

Following a violent crash during Monday’s practice, Ed Carpenter Racing’s Alexander Rossi was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. On Monday night, ECR social media posted the following update:

“ECR driver Alexander Rossi underwent successful outpatient procedures this evening to repair minor injuries to a finger on his left hand and his right ankle. He sustained the injuries earlier today during an on-track incident while practicing for the Indianapolis 500. Rossi is in good spirits and has no additional injuries.

Rossi’s recovery will be under the care of INDYCAR Medical Director Dr. Julia Vaizer and the INDYCAR medical team. His progress will continue to be evaluated with the full intent of participating in final practice on Friday, May 22 and the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 24.

The No. 20 Java House Chevrolet crew will prepare a backup car and return to the track for final practice on Friday, May 22.

Additional updates will be provided when available.”

As long as Rossi gets clearance to drive this weekend, he will keep his spot in the middle of the front row on the grid.

Pit Lane Assignment Changes

After post-qualifying technical inspection penalties were assessed to A.J. Foyt Racing’s No. 4 entry driven by Caio Collet as well as Dreyer and Reinbold Racing’s No. 24 (Jack Harvey). Both teams lost their pit stall selection and the field reselected their spots on pit lane for this weekend’s on-track activities (Carb Day and Race Day).

The New pit lane assignments can be seen here.

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Spotter Guide Starting Grid Track Activity Schedule

Final Practice will be held on Carb Day (Friday, May 22) at 11:00 a.m (FS1). with the annual Pit Stop Competition at 2:00 (FOX). 

Pre-Race begins at 10:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, May 24th (FOX) with the green flag for the 200-lap race on the 2.5-mile oval at 12:45 p.m. Stick with IndyCar1909.com and our social media platforms for all the latest on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. 

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