Indianapolis 500 live on Fox: Chris Myers leads coverage as Will Buxton heads the commentary team

Match date: 24 May 2026

Indianapolis 500 live on Fox as the 110th running of the world-famous race takes centre stage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with the green flag due at 12:45pm ET on Sunday, 24 May 2026. For viewers in the United States, the race is being broadcast by Fox, and the television team is fronted by Chris Myers with Will Buxton leading the main commentary alongside former IndyCar race winners James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell, while Tony Stewart and Danica Patrick provide punditry and expert insight.

Although this year’s Indianapolis 500 is a Fox event in the US, international viewers will typically be looking for global motorsport coverage via their local rights holder or the broader streaming ecosystem, including F1 TV and other world-feed-based services where available. For British and global audiences, that means checking regional broadcasters and platform listings closer to race time, especially as IndyCar’s international media picture can vary by territory. In the UK, there is no single universal live TV home announced here, so fans should verify local schedules if watching from Britain.

The race itself begins after a packed schedule of build-up at the Speedway. The field is set to roll out for pre-race ceremonies including driver introductions, the national anthem and the traditional rendition of “Back Home Again in Indiana” before the cars head to the grid. The event remains the centrepiece of the IndyCar season and one of motorsport’s most iconic contests, drawing huge global attention every May.

Will Buxton is a particularly notable addition to the Indy 500 commentary booth. Best known globally for his extensive work in Formula 1, including presenting and commentary roles across the sport’s modern broadcast era, Buxton brings a polished and analytical style that will be familiar to British viewers who have followed his F1 career. His move into IndyCar coverage underlines Fox’s intention to present the race with a more international, personality-led feel.

James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell both add serious racing pedigree. Hinchcliffe is a six-time IndyCar race winner and one of the series’ most popular voices since moving into broadcasting after his driving career. Bell, meanwhile, is a former Indy 500 starter and long-time IndyCar commentator whose experience of the event gives his analysis real authority. Between them, they offer the sort of technical and strategic insight that often makes a difference in a race where timing, traffic and pit strategy are everything.

In the studio and feature segments, Chris Myers continues a long broadcasting career that has spanned major US sports for decades. He is a familiar face to Fox audiences and brings stability and polish to big-event coverage. The pundit panel is equally well stocked. Tony Stewart, a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 1997 IndyCar champion, knows oval racing from the inside out and remains one of the most respected names in American motorsport. Danica Patrick, meanwhile, is one of the most recognisable figures in racing, having broken new ground in both IndyCar and NASCAR and becoming a major media personality after her driving career.

That combination of presenters, commentators and pundits makes Fox’s Indy 500 coverage one of the most high-profile broadcasts of the motorsport season. The Indianapolis 500 is often described as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing”, and the presence of so many established names in the booth reflects the scale of the event. For those following from Britain or elsewhere around the world, the key thing is simple: this is one of the must-watch races of the year, and the Fox broadcast team is built to make sure the drama is delivered with expert context and plenty of personality.

For more official race information, schedules and event details, visit the IndyCar Indianapolis 500 race page.

Article generated: 24 May 2026, 17:45 GMT