Pronóstico: lluvia probable el domingo para la 110.ª edición de las 500 Millas de Indianápolis

FOX Sports and IndyStar both moved the weather forecast into the foreground of Indianapolis 500 week on May 20, as the 110th running of the race approaches Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. FOX Sports said the race is scheduled to take the green flag at 12:45 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 24, and said teams and fans are watching for precipitation and changing track conditions. IndyStar, in an update published at 10:17 a.m. on May 20, said race-day forecasts remained cloudy and that rain was “looking likely.” (indystar.com) The two reports point to the same immediate issue: not whether the race exists on the calendar, but how much weather could shape the day. (indycar.com) FOX Sports said cloud cover, track temperature and the chance of rain could affect tire grip and car handling, while IndyStar said multiple weather authorities were still showing a wet signal for Sunday. ### How wet does the forecast look right now? IndyStar’s May 20 report said the latest forecasts were still cloudy and that rain appeared likely for Sunday’s race day. The paper said its midweek outlook was based on multiple weather authorities, reflecting a forecast that had turned less favorable than earlier race-week projections. (foxsports.com) FOX Sports, in an update posted later on May 20, described Sunday’s outlook as more favorable overall but still flagged precipitation as the main weather risk. Its report said Sunday carried a 24% chance of rain, with temperatures expected from the low 60s to the upper 70s and a mix of sun and clouds during the day. (foxsports.com) ### Why are teams treating cloud cover and rain as a racing issue? FOX Sports said weather matters even before any delay decision because changing skies alter the racing surface. The outlet said shifting track temperatures and possible precipitation can directly affect tire grip and overall handling through the event. (indystar.com) FOX Sports also said teams would need to stay “sharp and highly adaptable on the pit box” because sudden changes in cloud cover can alter a car’s balance. It added that spotters and strategists would be monitoring radar for fast-moving systems. (foxsports.com) ### What time is the race supposed to start? FOX Sports said the green flag for the 2026 Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. ET on Sunday. The network said the race will air on FOX and stream on its digital platforms. IndyCar’s event page lists the race as the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500, confirming the Sunday, May 24 placement on the series schedule. (foxsports.com) ### Does recent Indy weather offer any guide? FOX Sports said last year’s race-day forecast at the start of the event showed a 15% chance of rain, with temperatures in the low 70s and a mix of clouds and sunshine. (foxsports.com) The outlet said similar broad conditions were expected this year, while cautioning that Midwestern spring weather can shift quickly. IndyStar’s coverage has also tracked how the forecast changed over several days. (foxsports.com) Earlier race-week reports pointed to a more favorable setup before the May 20 update shifted toward a cloudier and wetter outlook. (indycar.com) ### What should fans watch next before Sunday? May 24 is the next key date, because that is when the 110th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled to start at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. FOX Sports said the green flag is set for 12:45 p.m. ET, and IndyStar indicated the forecast could still move as race day gets closer. (foxsports.com) (indystar.com)