Alex Palou has been the man to beat in this year's IndyCar Series, racking up victories in four of the opening five races for Chip Ganassi Racing. But despite his red-hot form, there's no certainty the Spaniard's winning ways will continue at Indianapolis.
As is tradition over Memorial Day weekend, the eyes of the motorsport world turn to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where 33 drivers will battle it out on the hallowed oval in pursuit of glory in one of the most prestigious races globally, the iconic Indy 500.
Even casual fans tune in for the spectacle, eager to see who will take the chequered flag and earn the right to kiss the legendary yard of bricks.
WATCH: Indy 500 Auto Race in Australia LIVE on Stan Sport (free-trial)
This year's 109th running of the Indy 500 is already stirring up plenty of excitement. Rookie Robert Shwartzman made headlines by becoming the first newcomer since 1983 to clinch pole position.
Just beside him on the front row is seasoned veteran and two-time winner Takuma Sato, aiming for a third Indy crown. Meanwhile, all eyes will also be on Josef Newgarden as he looks to etch his name in the history books by securing a rare three-peat at The Brickyard.
The 2025 Indy 500 Auto Race is finally here and for all your time, TV and streaming details, look no further than The Sporting News for a full guide.
Where to watch the Indy 500 Auto Race 2025 in Australia: TV channels, live streams
- TV Channel: N/A
- Live Stream: Stan Sport
Aussie motorsport fans can catch every moment of the Indianapolis 500 live, on-demand, and completely ad-free through Stan Sport.
The dedicated sports platform is offered as an additional package for AU$10 per month, on top of a base Stan subscription priced at AU$15 monthly. For newcomers keen to test the waters, Stan also provides a 7-day free trial, making it easy to tune in without immediate commitment.
STREAM: Indy Car Series in Australia LIVE on Stan Sport (free-trial)
Indy 500 Auto Race start time
The 2025 Indy 500 Auto Race will take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday, May 25, and will begin at 12:45 p.m. local time (ET).
Here's how that start time translates across Australia:
| Date | Start time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Monday, May 26 | 2:45 a.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Monday, May 26 | 2:15 a.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Monday, May 26 | 12:45 a.m. |
Indy 500 Auto Race starting grid
| Position | Row | Driver | Team / Car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Robert Shwartzman | Prema / Chevrolet |
| 2 | 1 | Takuma Sato | Rahal Letterman Lanigan / Honda |
| 3 | 1 | Pato O'Ward | Arrow McLaren / Chevrolet |
| 4 | 2 | Scott Dixon | Chip Ganassi Racing / Honda |
| 5 | 2 | Felix Rosenqvist | Meyer Shank / Honda |
| 6 | 2 | Alex Palou | Chip Ganassi Racing / Honda |
| 7 | 3 | David Malukas | A.J. Foyt Racing / Chevrolet |
| 8 | 3 | Christian Lundgaard | Arrow McLaren / Chevrolet |
| 9 | 3 | Marcus Ericsson | Andretti Global / Honda |
| 10 | 4 | Scott McLaughlin | Team Penske / Chevrolet |
| 11 | 4 | Conor Daly | Juncos Hollinger Racing / Chevrolet |
| 12 | 4 | Alexander Rossi | ECR / Chevrolet |
| 13 | 5 | Kyffin Simpson | Chip Ganassi Racing / Honda |
| 14 | 5 | Ed Carpenter | ECR / Chevrolet |
| 15 | 5 | Santino Ferrucci | A.J. Foyt Racing / Chevrolet |
| 16 | 6 | Devlin DeFrancesco | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing / Honda |
| 17 | 6 | Sting Ray Robb | Juncos Hollinger Racing / Chevrolet |
| 18 | 6 | Christian Rasmussen | ECR / Chevrolet |
| 19 | 7 | Kyle Larson | Arrow McLaren w/ Rick Hendrick / Chevrolet |
| 20 | 7 | Louis Foster | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing / Honda |
| 21 | 7 | Callum Ilott | Prema Racing / Chevrolet |
| 22 | 8 | Helio Castroneves | Meyer Shank Racing / Honda |
| 23 | 8 | Kyle Kirkwood | Andretti Global / Honda |
| 24 | 8 | Nolan Siegel | Arrow McLaren / Chevrolet |
| 25 | 9 | Ryan Hunter-Reay | DRR-Cusick Motorsports / Chevrolet |
| 26 | 9 | Jack Harvey | DRR-Cusick Motorsports / Chevrolet |
| 27 | 9 | Colton Herta | Andretti Global / Honda |
| 28 | 10 | Graham Rahal | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing / Honda |
| 29 | 10 | Marco Andretti | Andretti-Herta Motorsport / Honda |
| 30 | 10 | Marcus Armstrong | Meyer Shank Racing / Honda |
| 31 | 11 | Rinus VeeKay | Dale Coyne Racing / Honda |
| 32 | 11* | Josef Newgarden | Team Penske / Chevrolet |
| 33 | 11* | Will Power | Team Penske / Chevrolet |
*Assessed penalties after qualifications for technical infraction