Malukas and Robb crash out of Freedom 250 as Palou penalized
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:36 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
David Malukas and Sting Ray Robb were both eliminated in a crash during the Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C., on August 23. The incident occurred on lap 35 when Malukas crashed into the wall at Turn 7, with Robb hitting Malukas's car shortly after. Following the crash, championship leader Alex Palou received a drive-through penalty for hitting a tire in pitlane, moving him to the back of the field. The race is currently led by Kyle Kirkwood, who reclaimed the lead after an earlier caution affected positioning among leading drivers.
- •Malukas and Robb involved in a major crash at the Freedom 250.
- •Palou penalized after hitting a tire in pitlane.
- •Race currently led by Kyle Kirkwood.
- •Malukas released from medical center after the crash.
- •Incident triggered multiple caution periods during the race.
- 6:36 PMYahoo Sports — David Malukas, Sting Ray Robb out of Freedom 250 after huge crash as Palou penalized
- 6:36 PMMotorsport.com — David Malukas, Sting Ray Robb out of Freedom 250 after huge crash as Palou penalized
"David Malukas and Sting Ray Robb were involved in the first major crash of the Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C., with the resulting caution leading to a pitlane incident involving championship leader Alex Palou. On lap 35 of 147, Malukas, who had surrendered seventh place by pitting under an earlier caution, crashed heavily into the wall at Turn 7. Robb was following closely and had nowhere to go ...Keep reading
"The first major incident of IndyCar’s Washington race eliminated Malukas and Robb, while Alex Palou was sent to the rear after hitting a tyre in pitlane
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 6:36 PMDavid Malukas, Sting Ray Robb out of Freedom 250 after huge crash as Palou penalized
The first major incident of IndyCar’s Washington race eliminated Malukas and Robb, while Alex Palou was sent to the rear after hitting a tyre in pitlane
- Motorsport.comAug 23, 2026, 6:36 PMDavid Malukas, Sting Ray Robb out of Freedom 250 after huge crash as Palou penalized
David Malukas and Sting Ray Robb were involved in the first major crash of the Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C., with the resulting caution leading to a pitlane incident involving championship leader Alex Palou. On lap 35 of 147, Malukas, who had surrendered seventh place by pitting under an earlier caution, crashed heavily into the wall at Turn 7. Robb was following closely and had nowhere to go ...Keep reading
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