US President Donald Trump waves the green flag to start the race with First Lady Melania Trump at his side, during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix Race on the streets of Washington, DC, on August 23, 2026. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The race will cover 147 laps of a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit around the National Mall, passing landmarks including the US Capitol and Washington Monument. (Photo by Doug MILLS / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump speaks to First Lady Melania Trump alongside Roger Penske (L), chairperson of the Penske Corporation, during the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, , on August 23, 2026. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The race will cover 147 laps of a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit around the National Mall, passing landmarks including the US Capitol and Washington Monument. (Photo by Saul LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump sits with First Lady Melania Trump as they watch the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, , on August 23, 2026. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The race will cover 147 laps of a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit around the National Mall, passing landmarks including the US Capitol and Washington Monument. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump speaks to First Lady Melania Trump alongside Roger Penske (L), chairperson of the Penske Corporation, during the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, , on August 23, 2026. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The race will cover 147 laps of a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit around the National Mall, passing landmarks including the US Capitol and Washington Monument. (Photo by Saul LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Fans watch the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Eric Lee/Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump (upper L) watches as US driver #2 Josef Newgarden races during the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, , on August 23, 2026. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The race will cover 147 laps of a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit around the National Mall, passing landmarks including the US Capitol and Washington Monument. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump speaks with Roger Penske (2R), chairperson of the Penske Corporation, alongside UFC CEO Dana White (2L) during the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, , on August 23, 2026. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The race will cover 147 laps of a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit around the National Mall, passing landmarks including the US Capitol and Washington Monument. (Photo by Saul LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump (upper L) watches as British driver #45 Louis Foster races during the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, , on August 23, 2026. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The race will cover 147 laps of a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit around the National Mall, passing landmarks including the US Capitol and Washington Monument. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)