The NTT IndyCar Series is ready to compete in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., for the 15th race of the 2026 season. This is IndyCar's first race in Washington, D.C., and it is poised to be a big weekend. After all, racing in the District of Columbia will be a massive draw.
Since there have been no IndyCar races in Washington, D.C., there aren't any trends, but Alex Palou is starting to separate himself as the championship favorite. Most notably, Palou has won the last two of the last three IndyCar races. However, who are the favorites to win this weekend?
Below, you can check out the IndyCar odds via BetMGM for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., as of Friday, August 21!
IndyCar odds for Washington, D.C. (August 2026)
- Alex Palou: +125
- Kyle Kirkwood: +350
- Christian Lundgaard: +825
- David Malukas: +1000
- Will Power: +1200
- Scott McLaughlin: +1400
- Marcus Ericsson: +1400
- Pato O'Ward: +1600
- Felix Rosenqvist: +2500
- Scott Dixon: +3000
- Louis Foster: +3000
- Graham Rahal: +4000
- Josef Newgarden: +5000
- Rinus VeeKay: +6000
- Romain Grosjean: +6000
- Marcus Armstrong: +8000
- Alexander Rossi: +10000
- Caio Collet: +12500
- Christian Rasmussen: +15000
- Santino Ferrucci: +15000
- Dennis Hauger: +15000
- Nolan Siegel: +15000
- Kyffin Simpson: +20000
- Mick Schumacher: +25000
- Sting Ray Robb: +50000
weekend schedule
This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: IndyCar odds: Favorites to win at Washington, D.C., in 2026
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