Pato O’Ward is ‘ready for the street fight’ at Freedom 250

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 21: Pato O'Ward, driver of the #5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, walks the Freedom 250 Grand Prix track along the National Mall on August 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. Final preparations continue for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a two-day NTT IndyCar Series street race on August 22 and 23 past National Mall landmarks to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images) | Getty Images WASHINGTON, D.C. – The first hour of practice wrapped at the…