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Lip Reader Decodes Heated Exchange Between Melania And Donald Trump At IndyCar Event: “I Can’t Take Anymore”

Netizens had wild theories about what really happened between the couple at the Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix.

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Trump’s green flag waving at IndyCar race becomes instant viral hit

The gesture triggered mockery from Trump’s critics, celebration by his supporters and a steady stream of memes from everyone in between

The Independent UK

Kyle Kirkwood: Markham crash “flipped a switch” before Freedom 250 win

After a costly mistake forced a mental reset, the Andretti Global driver dominated 128 laps around the National Mall to claim a historic win and slash Alex Palou's championship lead

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Complete IndyCar championship standings after 2026 Freedom 250 Grand Prix

Palou failed to lock up the title on the streets of Washington D.C., while a win by Kirkwood kept his title hopes alive for now

Motorsport

Trump’s aide Natalie Harp, son Eric and MAGA inner circle join president and Melania for Freedom 250 Grand Prix

Natalie Harp, Trump’s executive assistant, was in the president’s spectator box along with first lady Melania Trump

The Independent UK

Start your engines! Trump completes fast and furious takeover of Washington with IndyCar race

US president, pushing on with Freedom 250 festivities, makes over nation’s capital for Trump rally on wheels

The Guardian - US

Freedom 250 ends at full throttle

The inaugural DC IndyCar race capped a summer of Trump-style elaborate celebrations for America's 250th birthday

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Donald Trump joined by Melania in rare public outing for IndyCar Grand Prix

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The Independent UK

Trump leads the IndyCar prerace in the Beast before cars zoom through Washington's streets

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have made the short drive to the course of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington

The Independent UK

Melania Trump Plastic Surgery Rumours: Surgeon Notes 'Subtle Changes That Could Suggest She's Had Some Work'

Melania Trump's return to the White House after a month-long absence has sparked plastic surgery rumours, as a cosmetic surgeon highlights 'subtle changes' while stressing nothing is confirmed.

International Business Times UK

Trump’s IndyCar spectacle set to close US 250th celebrations

US President Donald Trump will inaugurate a unique auto race through Washington D.C. This event celebrates the U.S. 250th anniversary with drivers reaching high speeds. Air traffic will pause at Reagan National Airport for military flyovers during the race. The race is expected to draw approximately 200,000 spectators to the…

The Economic Times

Christian Rasmussen storms to career-best fourth in Washington IndyCar qualifying

The ECR driver reached his second Fast Six of 2026 and says a small mistake may have cost him a shot at third

Motorsport

IndyCar Freedom 250 starting lineup: Alex Palou claims pole in Washington D.C.

The four-time champion dominated the Fast Six to beat Kyle Kirkwood by more than half a second for his seventh pole of 2026

Motorsport

IndyCar Comes to the Nation’s Capital, in photos

Spectators take in the sights and sounds of the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, where a 1.7-mile street circuit winds through some of the nation’s most recognizable landmarks. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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Zak Brown: Washington, D.C. race “massive” for IndyCar commercially

The McLaren Racing CEO believes the one-off Freedom 250 can attract new fans and sponsors while strengthening IndyCar’s long-term commercial position

The Independent UK

What to know about the America 250 IndyCar Grand Prix on DC’s National Mall kicking off today

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The Independent UK

Trump’s close aide Natalie Harp, son Eric and MAGA inner circle join president and Melania for IndyCar race in DC: Freedom 250 Grand Prix Live

Kyle Kirkwood, an American, won the historic race just after 4 p.m.

The Independent UK

‘It’s stuff that you dream of’: IndyCar drivers hail historic DC race

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, taking place this weekend, is the second major sporting event hosted by President Trump to mark the nation’s 250th birthday celebration

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Mick Schumacher on IndyCar future: "I know where I’m going to be"

Schumacher does not feel under pressure regarding an IndyCar seat for 2027

Motorsport

IndyCar, Shell unveil updated 100% renewable race fuel for 2027

The new formulation will use renewable ethanol sourced from an Indiana distilling waste stream and is claimed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70% against the specified gasoline baseline

Motorsport

Inside IndyCar’s Washington, D.C. race: 288,000 ticket requests and a 13-person team

The Freedom 250 drew 288,000 ticket requests and required 1,350 pages of permits, with Penske relying on a tiny core team and local partners to build the National Mall event

The Independent UK

The Latest: The US national debt hits a record $40 trillion

The United States’ debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending

Motorsport

President Donald Trump to wave green flag and take 'lap of honor' before D.C. IndyCar race

U.S. President Donald Trump will take the 'Beast' around the track before waving the green flag for the inaugural event

Motorsport

How to watch IndyCar 2026 at Washington D.C.: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

IndyCar races at the U.S. Capitol for the very first time this weekend with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix

Motorsport

Pietro Fittipaldi aiming for Hypercar/GTP seat as he rules out single-seater return

Fittipaldi is fully focused on prototypes, despite his younger brother’s success in Indy NXT, as he targets a move to Hypercar

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