Key takeaways
- Schedule reshuffle: Race 1 restart is pushed until approximately 3 hours after Race 2, overriding the initial plan to resume at 10:00 AM local time.
- Race 2 stays on schedule: IndyCar targets 12:00 PM local time (1:00 PM ET) for the green flag of Milwaukee Race 2, maintaining the originally scheduled broadcast window.
- O’Ward holds red flag lead: Pato O’Ward leads Race 1 at Lap 90, followed by Felix Rosenqvist and Álex Palou, when track drying efforts were halted by returning rain.
IndyCar Series officials have revised Sunday’s schedule at the Milwaukee Mile as persistent rain continues to disrupt the doubleheader weekend.
After halting Race 1 on Saturday evening at Lap 90 due to moisture on the 1-mile oval, series organizers originally planned to resume the 250-lap event at 10:00 AM local time on Sunday. However, lingering precipitation and ongoing track-drying operations forced a tactical shift: Race 2 will take priority at its scheduled 12:00 PM local start time, with the remaining 160 laps of Race 1 slated to conclude at 5:00 PM local time.
At the time of Saturday’s red flag, Pato O’Ward held the lead ahead of Felix Rosenqvist and championship leader Álex Palou, who had worked his way into 3rd after serving a 9-place grid penalty for an unapproved engine change.
The dual-race scenario marks the second time during the 2026 IndyCar Series season that weather has prevented a race from finishing on its original day, following the delay at the Nashville GP on July 19.
Milwaukee Race 1 running order at red flag (Lap 90 of 250)
| Pos | Driver | Team | Engine | Status |
| 1 | Pato O’Ward | Arrow McLaren | Chevrolet | Leader (90 Laps) |
| 2 | Felix Rosenqvist | Meyer Shank Racing | Honda | +0.842s |
| 3 | Álex Palou | Chip Ganassi Racing | Honda | +1.411s |
| 4 | Will Power | Team Penske | Chevrolet | +2.105s |
| 5 | Josef Newgarden | Team Penske | Chevrolet | +2.980s |
This weather update comes amid a busy weekend at Milwaukee, including O’Ward and Palou claiming poles for the doubleheader, Palou entering the weekend with a chance to clinch his 5th title, and five drivers serving engine grid penalties.
Coverage of both Milwaukee Mile races continues throughout Sunday on GRANDE PRÊMIO. Follow all updates on our news page.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. When will Race 1 of the Milwaukee doubleheader resume?
Race 1 will restart after the completion of Race 2, with officials aiming for a window approximately 3 hours after Race 2 takes the checkered flag.
2. Who was leading Milwaukee Race 1 when the red flag was thrown?
Pato O’Ward was leading at Lap 90, with Felix Rosenqvist in 2nd and Álex Palou in 3rd.
3. Will Race 2 still take place on Sunday?
Yes. IndyCar intends to run Race 2 at its original start time of 12:00 PM local time (1:00 PM ET), provided weather conditions allow track drying.
