2026 Indy 500 Box Score: Record $30.9 Million Purse Payouts

The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 shattered financial records with an unprecedented total purse of $30,906,400. The massive figure represents an explosion of more than 50% compared to the 2025 prize pool.

Race winner Felix Rosenqvist secured a record-breaking individual payday, taking home $4,340,500 for his victory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Due to the massive purse increase, a record 22 drivers cleared the $1 million mark for their performance in the 200-lap classic.

Prize distribution totals factor in base finishing positions, qualifying bonuses, laps led, sponsor incentives, and Leaders Circle adjustments. Lower payouts for certain entries generally reflect differences in team contingency structures or Leaders Circle eligibility. Mick Schumacher captured Rookie of the Year honors, which included a $50,000 bonus.

Full Driver-by-Driver Prize Money List

Finish	Car	Driver	Event Payout	Status
1	60	Felix Rosenqvist	$4,340,500	Running
2	12	David Malukas	$1,682,500	Running
3	3	Scott McLaughlin	$1,414,500	Running
4	5	Pato O’Ward	$1,279,000	Running
5	66	Marcus Armstrong	$1,206,500	Running
6	76	Rinus VeeKay	$1,178,500	Running
7	10	Alex Palou	$1,399,000	Running
8	14	Santino Ferrucci	$1,164,000	Running
9	18	Romain Grosjean	$1,150,000	Running
10	75	Takuma Sato	$137,000	Running
11	6	Nolan Siegel	$1,132,000	Running
12	23	Conor Daly	$138,000	Running
13	28	Marcus Ericsson	$1,125,500	Running
14	8	Kyffin Simpson	$1,183,500	Running
15	9	Scott Dixon	$1,218,500	Running
16	27	Kyle Kirkwood	$1,102,000	Running
17	7	Christian Lundgaard	$1,105,500	Running
18	47	Mick Schumacher	$218,800	Running
19	19	Dennis Hauger	$159,800	Running
20	15	Graham Rahal	$1,105,500	Running
21	45	Louis Foster	$1,105,500	Running
22	24	Jack Harvey	$102,000	Running
23	77	Sting Ray Robb	$155,300	Running
24	51	Jacob Abel	$103,000	Running
25	06	Helio Castroneves	$102,000	Mechanical
26	4	Caio Collet	$1,126,500	Contact
27	21	Christian Rasmussen	$1,110,000	Mechanical
28	2	Josef Newgarden	$1,105,500	Contact
29	26	Will Power	$1,105,500	Mechanical
30	20	Alexander Rossi	$1,141,000	Mechanical
31	33	Ed Carpenter	$102,000	Contact
32	31	Ryan Hunter-Reay	$105,500	Contact
33	11	Katherine Legge	$102,000	Contact

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