The Indianapolis 500, a highlight on the global motorsport calendar, is fast approaching. Fans in the UK can catch all the action live over the next two weeks on Sky Sports F1.
Widely recognized as “the greatest spectacle in racing,” this prestigious event sees 33 drivers compete over 200 laps of the historic 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. The challenge of the circuit is so demanding that some Formula 1 drivers have openly expressed finding it daunting.
This year, defending champion Josef Newgarden is aiming to achieve a historic feat: becoming the first driver to win the Indy 500 three consecutive times.
The field also includes several past champions, such as Helio Castroneves, Alexander Rossi, Takuma Sato, Will Power, and Marcus Ericsson.
Despite the typically close nature of the series, Spanish driver Alex Palou currently leads the IndyCar championship standings, having secured victory in four of the first five races.
Coverage of every session, including uninterrupted broadcasting of the main race, will be available live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Mix. The 109th running of the Indy 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 25.
Indy 500 Weather Outlook
The forecast for Indianapolis over the upcoming two weeks appears promising. Current predictions suggest clear weather will prevail for the crucial qualifying sessions this weekend and for the main event, the 109th running of the Indy 500, on Sunday, May 25.
However, some of the earlier practice sessions scheduled throughout the fortnight may encounter some wet conditions.
Sky Sports F1 Indy 500 Schedule
Here is the broadcast schedule on Sky Sports F1 (all times listed are UK time):
- Tuesday, May 13: 5:00 PM Practice 1
- Wednesday, May 14: 5:00 PM Practice 2
- Thursday, May 15: 5:00 PM Practice 3
- Friday, May 16: 6:15 PM Practice 4
- Saturday, May 17: 1:30 PM Practice 5; 4:00 PM Qualifying (Initial coverage on Sky Sports Mix, moving to Sky Sports F1 from 8:00 PM)
- Sunday, May 18: 6:00 PM Practice 6; 9:00 PM Qualifying
- Monday, May 19: 6:00 PM Practice 7
- Friday, May 23: 4:00 PM Final Practice (Sky Sports Mix); 7:30 PM Pit Stop Challenge
- Sunday, May 25: 5:30 PM 109th RUNNING OF THE INDY 500 (Main Race)
How to Watch the Indy 500 in the UK and Ireland
All practice sessions, qualifying, and the 109th running of the Indy 500 will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Mix. Viewers should check their local Sky Sports listings for specific channel assignments and availability.
