The IndyCar Series takes on a new course with a visit to Markham, Canada, for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham , a 90-lap race on the 12-turn, 2.19-mile layout. Perhaps the lack of familiarity may slow Alex Palou , who is well-positioned for his fourth consecutive series championship, and fifth in six years. However, he was won 25 races in 110 IndyCar starts, so maybe not.
\n Here's what you should know about the race:
\n When does the IndyCar Series race in Canada? IndyCar Series schedule for Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham
\n (All times ET; all IndyCar sessions are on IndyCar Live, IndyCar Radio and Sirius XM Channel 218)
\n Friday, Aug. 14
\n 3 p.m. : IndyCar practice, FS2
\n Saturday, Aug. 15
\n 10 a.m. : IndyCar practice, FS2
2:25 p.m. : IndyCar qualifying, FS1
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\n Sunday, Aug. 16
\n 8:30 a.m. : IndyCar warm-up, FS2
Noon : IndyCar race, Fox (green flag at 12:22 p.m.)
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\n IndyCar TV schedule this weekend: How to watch the race at Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham?
\n TV : Coverage begins at noon ET, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, on Fox . Green flag is scheduled for 12:22 p.m. Will Buxton is the play-by-play voice, with analysts James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell . Georgia Henneberry, Kevin Lee and Jack Harvey are the pit reporters.
\n Predictions for the IndyCar race at Markham from IndyStar's Zion Brown
\n It's been a while since IndyCar raced on a street course. Who has best chance — besides Alex Palou — to come up big this weekend? "It has to be Kyle Kirkwood, who's my pick to win. Kirkwood might be the most naturally gifted on street courses in the series, so when you give everyone a course they've never driven before (like Arlington in March), he emerges as a favorite."
Which pair of teammates will combine for the best finish in Markham? "I'll go with Kirkwood and Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global. Kirkwood has finished top five in every street race this year while Ericsson has been top 10 in three of the four."
\n Still under construction: Veteran driver questions if practice can start as scheduled
\n How much are Markham tickets? How much are tickets for the IndyCar race in Canada?
\n IndyCar tickets for Markham, Ontario
\n Who won the IndyCar race at Markham, Ontario in 2025?
\n This is the first race in Markham, Ontario. This race used to be run on the streets of Toronto. Pato O'Ward won last year.
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\n Who is leading IndyCar? 2026 IndyCar points, standings, results
\n Alex Palou has won six races, Josef Newgarden and Christian Lundgaard two each, and Kyle Kirkwood , Felix Rosenqvist and Pato O'Ward one each. (Points are for full-season entrants)
\n Alex Palou , 510 points
Kyle Kirkwood , 400
David Malukas , 392
Christian Lundgaard , 375
Pato O'Ward , 355
Felix Rosenqvist , 338
Josef Newgarden , 335
Scott McLaughlin , 321
Marcus Ericsson , 278
Rinus VeeKay , 269
Will Power , 256
Scott Dixon , 252
Graham Rahal , 236
Kyffin Simpson , 236
Marcus Armstrong , 230
Alexander Rossi , 208
Santino Ferrucci , 205
Louis Foster , 188
Nolan Siegel , 176
Dennis Hauger , 174
Romain Grosjean , 168
Christian Rasmussen , 157
Caio Collet , 147
Mick Schumacher , 146
Sting Ray Robb , 131
\n How can I stream the IndyCar race at Markham, Ontario? How to stream the Canada IndyCar race?
\n FoxSports.com , Fox Sports app
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\n How can I listen to IndyCar race in Canada?
\n IndyCar Nation is on SiriusXM Channel 218, IndyCar Live and the IndyCar Radio Network ( check affiliates for each race ). Mark Jaynes is the anchor, with driver analyst Davey Hamilton.
\n Will it rain during the IndyCar race at Markham, Ontario? Weather Markham, Canada, forecast for IndyCar race
\n Friday : Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s.
Saturday : Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s.
Sunday : Cloudier with thunderstorms possible; highs in the upper 70s.
\n IndyCar schedule 2026; when is the Washington DC IndyCar race?
\n (*-street course; ^-road course; #-oval; all races on Fox, SiriusXM Channel 218; times are start of TV coverage, ET)
\n March 1 : St. Petersburg, Fla. * ( Winner : Alex Palou )
Saturday, March 7 : Phoenix # ( Winner : Josef Newgarden )
Sunday, March 15 : Arlington, Texas * ( Winner : Kyle Kirkwood )
Sunday, March 29 : Birmingham, Alabama ^ ( Winner : Alex Palou )
Sunday, April 19 : Long Beach, California * ( Winner : Alex Palou )
Saturday, May 9 : Indianapolis road course ^ ( Winner : Christian Lundgaard )
Sunday, May 24 : Indianapolis 500 # ( Winner : Felix Rosenqvist )
Sunday, May 31 : Detroit * ( Winner : Alex Palou )
Sunday, June 7 : Madison, Illinois # ( Winner : Josef Newgarden )
Sunday, June 21 : Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin ^ ( Winner : Christian Lundgaard )
Sunday, July 5 : Lexington, Ohio ^ ( Winner : Pato O'Ward )
Monday, July 20 : Lebanon, Tennessee ( Winner : Alex Palou )
Sunday, Aug. 9 : Portland ^ ( Winner : Alex Palou )
Sunday, Aug. 16 : Markham, Ontario *, noon
Sunday, Aug. 23 : Washington, D.C. *, 1 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 29 : Milwaukee #, 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 30 : Milwaukee #, 1 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 6 : Monterey, California ^, 2:30 p.m.
\n IndyCar Series teams, drivers in 2026
\n (with team, car number and driver)
\n A.J. Foyt Racing : 4, Caio Collet ; 14, Santino Ferrucci
Andretti Global : 26, Will Power ; 27, Kyle Kirkwood ; 28, Marcus Ericsson
Arrow McLaren : 5, Pato O'Ward ; 6, Nolan Siegel ; 7, Christian Lundgaard
Chip Ganassi Racing : 8, Kyffin Simpson ; 9, Scott Dixon ; 10, Alex Palou
Dale Coyne Racing : 18, Romain Grosjean ; 19, Dennis Hauger
Ed Carpenter Racing : 20, Alexander Rossi ; 21, Chr...