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Kirkwood trims Palou’s lead with Freedom 250 masterclass in D.C.
Phillip van Osten
24/08/2026 at 12:3024/08/2026 at 12:24 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. ©IndyCar Andretti Global’s Kyle Kirkwood added his name to IndyCar history in spectacular fashion on Sunday, the American driver fittingly conquering the first-ever Freedom 250 Grand Prix around Washington D.C.’s National Mall. The high-profile event, attended by President Donal Trump, delivered both a landmark victory and a potentially dramatic twist in the championship battle. Right from the green flag, Kirkwood signaled his intent. He dueled with NTT IndyCar Series points leader Alex Palou through Turn 1 before seizing the lead in Turn 2, opening up gaps as massive as 16 seconds. Not...
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