Alex Palou wins pole for IndyCar Freedom 250 in D.C
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Alex Palou secured pole position for the Freedom 250 on the streets of Washington, D.C., marking his seventh pole this season. He will start alongside Kyle Kirkwood on the front row. Qualifying saw multiple incidents, including a crash by Kyffin Simpson that hindered his advancement. Santino Ferrucci will face a six-position grid penalty for engine changes this season. The race features a new 1.7-mile layout, and the green flag is scheduled for 1:13 p.m. ET on August 23, 2026.
- •Palou wins pole position, his seventh of 2026.
- •Kirkwood joins Palou on the front row.
- •Kyffin Simpson crashes out of contention.
- •Ferrucci penalized six positions for engine changes.
- •The race starts at 1:13 p.m. ET on August 23.
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — IndyCar DC race starting grid: Pole position, qualifying results, start time
"The IndyCar Series makes its first visit to the streets of Washington, D.C.: Leaderboard, starting grid, pole position, start time, where to watch.
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