Álex Palou and Jeremy Hansen Indy 500

Racing driver Álex Palou, left and NASA Artemis II crew member Jeremy Hansen, right, are seen at the 2026 Indianapolis 500 Race Weekend. Hansen, a Canadian Space Agency astronaut, served as mission specialist among the four crew members aboard NASA’s historic Artemis II lunar flyby during April 2026. The 10-day mission captivated the world, marking the first time in 54 years that humans have traveled within the vicinity of the moon. Indianapolis Motor Speedway will host the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 24, 2026.