The American driver Kyle Kirkwood displayed great authority during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the roads of Washington D.C., achieving victory after dominating most of the race. Starting from the front row, Kirkwood led 128 of the 147 laps, culminating with a margin of over three seconds over the second-place finisher.
The Andretti driver surpassed Christian Lundgaard from Arrow McLaren, who finished in second position, while his teammate Will Power completed the podium. The race had standout moments, with Kirkwood ahead by more than 15 seconds at one point, finishing the competition with an impressive total time.
In contrast to his performance, the championship leader, Alex Palou, had a tough day, finishing in twentieth position due to a penalty, a slow pit stop, and an incident mid-race. This was his second-worst finish of the season, leaving the competition wide open.
On the other hand, Graham Rahal was one of the standout drivers, leading 12 laps, while Scott McLaughlin and Power also had brief periods at the front. In total, 13 of the 25 participating drivers finished the race on the lead lap, with five drivers out of competition.
The rookie driver Caio Collet was the best debutant, crossing the finish line in ninth position. The competition reflected a high level among the drivers, with a format that continues to captivate fans.
| Position | Driver | Team | Laps | Time | Margin | Pits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Kirkwood | Andretti Global | 147 | – | – | 3 |
| 2 | Christian Lundgaard | Arrow McLaren | 147 | 3.0906 | 3.091 | 3 |
| 3 | Will Power | Andretti Global | 147 | 4.1842 | 4.184 | 3 |
| 4 | Marcus Ericsson | Andretti Global | 147 | 12.4637 | 12.464 | 3 |
| 5 | Kyffin Simpson | Chip Ganassi Racing | 147 | 13.8628 | 13.863 | 4 |
| 6 | Nolan Siegel | Arrow McLaren | 147 | 15.6513 | 15.651 | 4 |
| 7 | Scott Dixon | Chip Ganassi Racing | 147 | 18.5866 | 18.587 | 3 |
| 8 | Josef Newgarden | Team Penske | 147 | 19.4761 | 19.476 | 3 |
| 9 | Caio Collet | A.J. Foyt Enterprises | 147 | 20.1903 | 20.190 | 3 |
| 10 | Romain Grosjean | Dale Coyne Racing | 147 | 22.2182 | 22.218 | 4 |
| 20 | Alex Palou | Chip Ganassi Racing | 144 | 2 laps | – | 6 |
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
