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Fox’s Debut Indy 500 Broadcast Draws 7.05 Million Viewers, Highest Since 2008

Fox’s decision to lift the traditional local blackout fueled a 40 percent audience increase over last year.

May 25, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) celebrates Sunday, May 25, 2025, after winning the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Christine Tannous-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Sunday’s race averaged 7.05 million viewers on Fox, marking a 40 percent year-over-year surge and the largest Indy 500 audience since 2008.
  • Viewership peaked at 8.4 million viewers between 4:15 and 4:30 p.m. ET during Alex Palou’s final charge.
  • Alex Palou secured his first Indy 500 victory by overtaking Marcus Ericsson with 14 laps remaining.
  • The event featured an hour-long rain delay, a pre-race crash by Scott McLaughlin and a pit-lane fire involving Alexander Rossi.
  • Fox’s inaugural Indy 500 telecast launched under its new IndyCar rights deal, with extended qualifying coverage and the removal of local blackouts.