Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington DC

August 22 - 23 |Washington, D.C.

Aug 23 2026 •

Race Highlights: 2026 INDYCAR at Washington, D.C.

Watch highlights from the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES field takes on the iconic Streets of Washington, D.C. for the first time in Race 15 of the 2026 season.

Fan Resources

Schedule

Saturday, Aug 22

9:00AM ET

FS1

NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Practice 1

Highlights

Results

1:00PM ET

FS2

NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Practice 2

Highlights

Results

5:00PM ET

FS2

NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Qualifying

Highlights

Results

Sunday, Aug 23

9:00AM ET

FS1

NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Warmup

Results

11:30AM ET

Fox

NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Pre-Race Show

1:00PM ET

Fox

NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Race

Highlights

Results

Event Details

Streets of Washington

Track Length

1.7 Miles

Race Distance

147 Laps 249.9 Miles

Streets of Washington, D.C.

Official Track Map

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C. will recognize the historic milestone of America's independence and celebrate the unparalleled tradition and legacy of America's motorsports industry.

Event News

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Freedom 250 Grand Prix Delivers Blockbuster Rating for FOX

The historic race on the streets of the nation's capital attracted 3,282,000 viewers, the most to an INDYCAR SERIES race other than the Indianapolis 500 since 1995.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Surging Andretti Global Trio Puts Pressure on Leader Palou

Kyle Kirkwood (photo, left) and Will Power (photo, right) are two of the three Andretti Global drivers in the top four of the Power Rankings after the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Andretti Global Rides Wave of Momentum After Markham, D.C. Wins

Will Power (photo, left) and Kyle Kirkwood (photo, right) continued Andretti Global's recent uptick in form by finishing third and first, respectively, last Sunday in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

The first-ever motor race around the National Mall and other historic buildings and monuments in the nation's capital was a successful spectacle unlike any other in INDYCAR SERIES history.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Freedom 250 Grand Prix Electrifies D.C. With Pageantry

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock in the nation's capital, where there was as much pomp and patriotism on display for a huge crowd as any event in INDYCAR SERIES history.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Bad D.C. Day Puts Hitch in Alex Palou’s March Toward Fifth Title

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver and four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) suffered his second-worst finish of the season Sunday in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Dominates for Historic, Star-Spangled Victory in D.C.

The American driver for Andretti Global (photo) trimmed his gap to NTT INDYCAR SERIES leader Alex Palou from 133 to 91 points with three races remaining this season.

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Josef Newgarden Tops D.C. Warmup; FOX Prerace Live at 11:30 A.M. ET

The most successful American-born driver on today's starting grid (photo) led the warmup session for this historic first-ever motor race on the streets of the U.S. capital. Pre-race coverage starts at 11:30 a.m. ET on FOX.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: McLaughlin Proud To Make 100th Start in America’s Capital

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in the nation's capital, where Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske (photo) will reach a milestone in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career Sunday.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Fans, INDYCAR Officials Ecstatic About Historic, Scenic Freedom 250

Fans packed the grandstands and lined the circuit of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. on Saturday.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Incredible Backdrop Looms Over Tough Sunday Street Fight in D.C.

The brick crosswalks and bumps of the unique street circuit on the streets of the nation's capital will keep drivers on their toes for all 250 miles Sunday.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Punishes Rivals With Sensational Pole Lap in D.C.

The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion earned his career-best seventh NTT P1 Award of the season at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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2026 Full Race: Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

Watch the full race replay of the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES battles through 147 laps in Race 15 of the 2026 season on the streets of the United States capital.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDYCAR at Washington, D.C.

Watch highlights from the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES field takes on the iconic Streets of Washington, D.C. for the first time in Race 15 of the 2026 season.

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The American Does It! Kyle Kirkwood Wins in Washington, D.C.

Watch the final lap of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix as Andretti Global’s Kyle Kirkwood adds another street-circuit win to his résumé.

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Scott McLaughlin Wrecks Out Fighting for the Lead in D.C.

The Team Penske driver makes hard contact with the tire barrier while battling Kyle Kirkwood for the lead in the closing laps in Washington, D.C.

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Rinus VeeKay, Multiple Cars Collide in D.C.

Watch from every angle as contact sets off a chain reaction, sending Rinus VeeKay out of the race on the Streets of Washington, D.C.

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David Malukas Collects Sting Ray Robb in Hard Crash

David Malukas makes hard contact with the wall, collecting Sting Ray Robb in a heavy incident during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.

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President Trump Waves Green Flag to Start Freedom 250 Grand Prix

President Donald J. Trump waves the green flag to officially start the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the Streets of Washington, D.C., marking the first INDYCAR race in the nation's capital.

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They Said It: Drivers React to D.C. Qualifying

Hear from the drivers as they share their thoughts following qualifying for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Qualifying Highlights: 2026 INDYCAR at Washington, D.C.

Relive the battle for the first-ever NTT P1 Award of the 2026 Freedom 250 Grand Prix as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES field sets the grid on the historic streets of the National Mall in the United States capital.

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Practice 2 Highlights: 2026 INDYCAR at Washington, D.C.

Catch up on the best action from Practice 2 on the Streets of Washington, D.C. as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES field fine-tunes setups and gets familiar with the all-new circuit ahead of qualifying.

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Louis Foster Spins Into the Wall in Practice 2

Struggles continue in Practice 2 in Washington, D.C., for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing as Louis Foster spins into the wall during the session.

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Graham Rahal Hits the Wall in Practice 2 at D.C.

The Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing veteran sees his second on-track session of the weekend come to an early end after getting into the wall.

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A Driver’s Guide to INDYCAR's New D.C. Street Circuit

Go inside the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ new Washington, D.C. street circuit with four-time champion Alex Palou as he takes us on a Honda Track Walk ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.

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Practice 1 Highlights: INDYCAR’s First Laps in Washington, D.C.

Full highlights from Practice 1 of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix as Alex Palou, Christian Lundgaard, Kyle Kirkwood and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES field take on the historic streets of Washington, D.C.

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Race Preview: INDYCAR Takes on Streets of Washington, D.C.

The key storylines to know as Alex Palou, Kyle Kirkwood, Josef Newgarden and a 25-driver field make history on the Streets of Washington, D.C. in the 2026 Freedom 250 Grand Prix.

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INDYCAR, FOX Expand Educational Opportunities

INDYCAR and FOX announced a $2 million scholarship donation to build on First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future initiative and expand educational opportunities for the next generation.

Previous Winners

2026

Kyle

Kirkwood