St. Petersburg
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is the first race of the 2026 IndyCar season and takes place on a 1.8-mile, 14-turn street circuit. The course utilizes downtown streets and one runway of Albert Whitted Airport. Most turns are fairly sharp and tight, with the first corner often causing drama, while turns 4 through 9 represent one of the most technical sections on the IndyCar calendar.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| · | St. Petersburg | 1 Mar 2026 |
No session times have been published for this weekend yet. They will appear here once the organiser releases them.
Where to watch
The exact start time has not been confirmed yet. It will appear here once the organiser publishes it.
- Sky Sport F1 pay TV 🇩🇪 Germany Im Rahmenprogramm der IndyCar
- IndyCar Live subscription 🇩🇪 Germany Serieneigener Dienst
Race result
The race result will appear here once the race has finished.
About this race
The Indy NXT held St. Petersburg on Sunday, 1 March 2026. It was held at IndyCar - R1 - Firestone Grand Prix of St Petersburg.
The circuit is located in United States and measures 2.900 kilometres, has 14 corners and opened in 1985.
The IndyCar - R1 - Firestone Grand Prix of St Petersburg is held on a 2.9-kilometer temporary street circuit in St. Petersburg, Florida. The track utilizes downtown streets, including sections of 1st Street SW and Bayshore Drive SE, as well as a runway of Albert Whitted Airport serving as the start-finish straightaway. With 14 turns, it is a challenging course featuring many tight corners that winds along the waterfront and frames historic buildings and parks such as Pioneer Park and the Salvador Dali Museum. The surface consists of asphalt and concrete.
Coverage comes from 2 providers, listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does St. Petersburg start?
St. Petersburg is scheduled for Sunday, 1 March 2026. Exact session times have not been published yet.
Where does St. Petersburg take place?
The venue is IndyCar - R1 - Firestone Grand Prix of St Petersburg.
Where can I watch St. Petersburg?
In Germany Sky Sport F1, IndyCar Live carry the broadcast.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- Trucks St Petersburg 28 Feb 2026
- IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg 1 Mar 2026