IndyCar Race at Barber Alabama: Live Updates, Leaderboard, and Viewing Info
Alex Palou dominated the IndyCar weekend at Barber Motorsports Park. He won the 90-lap race by more than 15 seconds. The event took place Sunday, March 29, 2026, on the 2.3-mile, 17-turn road course near Birmingham, Alabama.
Race summary
Palou started from pole position and converted it into a commanding victory. Christian Lundgaard finished second. Scott McLaughlin completed the podium in third.
Key moments
- Scott McLaughlin used a backup car after a heavy practice crash. He still reached the podium.
- Will Power suffered a qualifying impact with a tire barrier. He began the race well down the grid.
Starting grid
| Pos | Car | Driver |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Alex Palou |
| 2 | 12 | David Malukas |
| 3 | 15 | Graham Rahal |
| 4 | 66 | Marcus Armstrong |
| 5 | 27 | Kyle Kirkwood |
| 6 | 18 | Romain Grosjean |
| 7 | 14 | Santino Ferrucci |
| 8 | 28 | Marcus Ericsson |
| 9 | 2 | Josef Newgarden |
| 10 | 7 | Christian Lundgaard |
| 11 | 20 | Alexander Rossi |
| 12 | 5 | Pato O’Ward |
| 13 | 9 | Scott Dixon |
| 14 | 3 | Scott McLaughlin |
| 15 | 6 | Nolan Siegel |
| 16 | 76 | Rinus VeeKay |
| 17 | 21 | Christian Rasmussen |
| 18 | 60 | Felix Rosenqvist |
| 19 | 8 | Kyffin Simpson |
| 20 | 47 | Mick Schumacher |
| 21 | 4 | Caio Collet |
| 22 | 45 | Louis Foster |
| 23 | 26 | Will Power |
| 24 | 77 | Sting Ray Robb |
| 25 | 19 | Dennis Hauger |
Broadcast and viewing information
Television coverage began on Fox at 1 p.m. ET. The green flag was scheduled for 1:17 p.m. ET. FS1 carried warm-up and support races earlier in the day.
Will Buxton handled play-by-play duties. James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell served as analysts. Georgia Henneberry, Kevin Lee and Jack Harvey reported from the pits.
Fans could follow IndyCar Live and IndyCar Radio throughout the weekend. SiriusXM Channel 218 offered audio coverage and IndyCar Nation programming.
Filmogaz.com provided Live Updates, Leaderboard, and Viewing Info for readers tracking the race and broadcast.
Streaming and radio
- FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app streamed coverage.
- Fubo offered a free trial for viewers who wanted to watch online.
- IndyCar Radio and the IndyCar Live stream carried live timing and audio feeds.
Championship standings and season notes
Three different drivers had won earlier rounds this season. Alex Palou, Josef Newgarden and Kyle Kirkwood all held race victories.
| Driver | Points |
|---|---|
| Kyle Kirkwood | 126 |
| Alex Palou | 100 |
| Pato O’Ward | 93 |
| Josef Newgarden | 93 |
| Scott McLaughlin | 85 |
| David Malukas | 84 |
| Christian Lundgaard | 80 |
| Marcus Ericsson | 77 |
| Marcus Armstrong | 70 |
| Alexander Rossi | 64 |
| Scott Dixon | 59 |
| Will Power | 59 |
| Dennis Hauger | 50 |
| Felix Rosenqvist | 47 |
| Rinus VeeKay | 46 |
| Graham Rahal | 46 |
| Kyffin Simpson | 46 |
| Caio Collet | 42 |
| Louis Foster | 41 |
| Santino Ferrucci | 38 |
| Romain Grosjean | 36 |
| Christian Rasmussen | 33 |
| Sting Ray Robb | 27 |
| Nolan Siegel | 26 |
| Mick Schumacher | 25 |
Technical and race rules
Each team had five sets of primary tires and five sets of alternate tires. Rookie-run teams could use an extra primary in first practice. Race rules required one primary set and two alternate sets to be used for at least two laps.
Drivers had 200 total seconds of push-to-pass. Activations could last up to 20 seconds each.
Season schedule highlights
- March 1 — St. Petersburg (Alex Palou won).
- March 7 — Phoenix (Josef Newgarden won).
- March 15 — Arlington (Kyle Kirkwood won).
- March 29 — Birmingham, Barber Motorsports Park.
- Upcoming rounds include Long Beach and the Indianapolis rounds.
Entries and teams
Teams fielded full-season and part-time entries. Notable entries included Team Penske, Chip Ganassi Racing and Andretti Global. Several teams also listed reserve and Indy 500-only drivers.
- Team Penske: Josef Newgarden (2), Scott McLaughlin (3), David Malukas (12).
- Chip Ganassi Racing: Alex Palou (10), Scott Dixon (9), Kyffin Simpson (8).
- Andretti Global: Will Power (26), Kyle Kirkwood (27), Marcus Ericsson (28).
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow the series. Live timing, post-race analysis and updates will remain available after each round.
