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Detroit Grand Prix viewership increases 10% on FOX

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:07 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Detroit Grand Prix viewership increases 10% on FOX
Summary

The Detroit Grand Prix attracted 1,167,000 viewers on FOX Sports during Sunday’s race, marking a 10% increase from last year’s 1,061,000. This new figure also reflects a 35% improvement over last year's average viewership for non-Indianapolis 500 races on FOX, which was 867,000. Alex Palou led 71 laps and secured his second career win at the event, further solidifying his position as the IndyCar series points leader. Viewing figures are up 12% across all IndyCar races aired on FOX this season compared to 2025.

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By the Numbers
  • •1,167,000 viewers watched the Detroit Grand Prix on FOX.
  • •Viewership increased by 10% compared to 2025.
  • •Alex Palou won the race, leading 71 laps.
  • •IndyCar races on FOX are averaging over 2.2 million viewers this season.
  • •This Grand Prix returned to downtown Detroit from Belle Isle.
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  • 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Grand Prix viewership on FOX shows improvement
What they're saying
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There were 1,167,000 viewers on FOX Sports of Sunday's Grand Prix race in Detroit, a 10% increase from last year.

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