IndyCar championship leader Palou suffers “not a good day” in Washington, D.C.

Alex Palou endured a no good, very bad day in Washington, D.C. The reigning and four-time IndyCar Series champion started on pole in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, but taking the green flag — waved by President Donald Trump — was the only time the Spaniard spent at the front. Palou’s troubles began during his first pit st

Alex Palou tops qualifying for the Freedom 250 in Washington, his 7th IndyCar pole of the season  Toronto Star

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 22: Kyle Kirkwood, driver of the #27 Sam's Club Honda drives to practice for the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two practice sessions are in the books on the streets of the nation’s c