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Palou's D.C. Disaster: 20th Place, But Title Lead Persists

Published August 23, 2026 · Updated August 24, 2026 · Fox Sports

Alex Palou suffered a nightmare afternoon at the Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C., finishing 20th after multiple mechanical failures and a pit lane penalty, yet he retains his INDYCAR championship lead over Kyle Kirkwood.

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver saw his race ruined by a broken rear toe link and a drive-through penalty, resulting in a spin and a 20th-place finish. esporist.org

Despite the setback, Palou remains the points leader with 553 points, holding a 91-point advantage over race winner Kyle Kirkwood. "It hurts," Palou admitted, but he looks ahead to the Milwaukee Mile doubleheader.

Palou's D.C. Disaster: 20th Place, But Title Lead Persists

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