Fox Sports says Indy 500 attracts over 7 million viewers

More than 7 million spectators have been set up to see how Alex Paul would win first Indianapolis 500 In his career last weekend, Fox Sports announced on Monday.

The race raised 7.05 million viewers, Fox Sports said with reference to Nielsen Fast National Ratings. The company added that it had 8.4 million viewers between 16:00 et and 16:15 et.

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The Indianapolis Champion 500, Alex Paul from Spain, poses with the Borg-Uarner trophy during the traditional winners photo shoot at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 26, 2025. (Michael Conron/Photo)

According to Fox Sports, it was the most popular Indianapolis 500 in 17 years. A Last Indie 500 For drawing comparable viewers was the 2008 race, which collected an audience of 7.245 million. Fox Sports said the viewers increased by 40% compared to last year’s race.

It was the first year to broadcast Indianapolis 500.

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Alex Paul, Spain, notes fans after winning the Indianapolis 500 car race in Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Michael Conron/Photo)

Marcus and Marcus Erickson With 14 wheels to go into the race and spent it and the rest of the flock in fear to win the race. It was the fifth win of the 2025 season for the field and for the first time the Spaniard won Indy 500.

Palo started the race in the sixth position in the second row outside Dixon’s Scott, and next to Felix Rosenkvist. He needed to work hard to get to the front when the stable rain drops came out, and some flags came out that could stop his impetus at any time.

Alex Palo, Spain, notes after winning the Indianapolis 500 car race in Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AJ MAST/AP Photo)

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When the race came to the end, he was able to move to Erickson. He had some movement on his knees before him, but they didn’t seem to interfere with the possibility of the field at all to win. For the field, it was a joy in front of the waiting to kiss bricks and some icy milk to cool it after grueling events.

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