Pato O'Ward Archives - Motorsport

Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward hopes to continue the team's positive momentum by not staying "static" for the 2026 IndyCar season.

O’Ward: Arrow McLaren a “little step” away from glory as he previews 2026 IndyCar season

Esha Bajwa2 days ago2 days ago04 mins

Arrow McLaren driver Pato O’Ward hopes to continue the team’s positive momentum by not staying “static” for the 2026 IndyCar season. The Mexican driver finished the 2025 season as the highest-placing Chevy driver, with 2 wins and finishing second overall in the championship. After Arrow McLaren’s best season in 2025, O’Ward wants to build on…

Make or break: 5 drivers that need to do well in the 2026 IndyCar Series

Ana Sorge2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Following a record-breaking 2025 IndyCar season, all eyes are on 2026 – in quite a few ways. It’s a make-or-break season for many drivers, with some needing to prove they have what it takes to continue competing in one of the top racing series in North America. Which drivers will have the most to prove…

McLaren F1 have confimed that Leonardo Fornaroli and Arrow McLaren IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward will share reserve driver duties in 2026.

Fornaroli and O’Ward to share reserve driver duties at McLaren for 2026 F1 season

James O'Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

Defending F1 Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Champions McLaren have confirmed that 2025 F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli and Arrow McLaren IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward will share reserve driver duties for the 2026 season. Fornaroli and O’Ward form a strong reserve driver line-up at McLaren F1 Leonardo Fornaroli has had a magnificent couple of years. The Italian…

Norris topped the timings only 0.008s ahead of Verstappen, with 9 rookies taking part in FP1 at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP.

F1 | FP1 | Abu Dhabi GP | Norris tops the timings, only 0.008s ahead of Championship rival Verstappen

Shania Wallage2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

The season finale of Formula 1 for 2025 take to the Marina Bay Circuit for the F1 Abu Dhabi GP. It is the first time in 15 years 3 drivers will be going head to head for the Championship. Lando Norris currently leads the Championship, with Max Verstappen in P2 and Oscar Piastri in P3,…

McLaren struggled to find single-lap pace in FP2 at the F1 Mexico GP, highlighting ongoing challenges ahead of qualifying and the race.

McLaren chasing improved balance and consistency after FP2 woes on opening day of F1 Mexico City GP

Shania Wallage4 months ago3 months ago05 mins

McLaren have not been the luckiest of teams over the last few rounds, with both FP1 and FP2 sessions at the F1 Mexico City GP proving they have their work cut out for them this weekend. Lando Norris only managed P4 in FP2, two tenths off Verstappen in P1, with Oscar Piastri down in P12,…

A whopping nine rookie drivers took to the track in FP1 at the F1 Mexico City GP. Full report on the session here.

F1 | FP1 | Mexico City GP | Leclerc fastest, Lindblad leads the rookies

James O'Connor4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

A whopping nine rookie drivers took to the track in FP1 at the F1 Mexico City GP. The only team not to field a rookie driver was Sauber. Due to the low grip nature of the track each year, teams usually take the opportunity to field a rookie in Mexico as part of mandated running…

IndyCar officials confirm the series will not be racing in Mexico City for the 2026 calendar. Pato O'Ward shares his thoughts.

IndyCar confirms Mexico City race not on 2026 calendar

Disha Rawal5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

IndyCar officials recently confirmed that the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City will not be on the 2026 race calendar. Prior reports suggested that Penske Entertainment aimed to schedule a race in Mexico following Laguna Seca. Unfortunately, these plans will not come to fruition for the 2026 IndyCar season. The 2026 World Cup will be hosted…

The final race of the 2025 IndyCar season at Nashville superspeedway is in the books, view the full report and results below. Pato O'Ward started on pole after dominating qualifying.

IndyCar | Nashville | Race | Newgarden takes first win of 2025 in final round

James O'Connor5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

The final race of the 2025 IndyCar season at Nashville superspeedway is in the books, view the full report and results below. Pato O’Ward started on pole after dominating qualifying. Instant pain for Christian Rasmussen Milwaukee race winner Christian Rasmussen was out of things by turn 2. He lost his car in dirty air and…

The final qualifying session of the 2025 IndyCar season is in the books at Nashville Superspeedway, full report and results below. Pato O'Ward was fastest in Practice 1 for Arrow McLaren.

IndyCar | Qualifying | Nashville | O’Ward pummels the field to take pole

James O'Connor5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

The final qualifying session of the 2025 IndyCar season is in the books at Nashville Superspeedway, full report and results below. Pato O’Ward was fastest in Practice 1 for Arrow McLaren. Christian Rasmussen and Callum Ilott headed into qualifying with grid penalties for unapproved engine changes. Jacob Abel was up first. His two-lap average was…

IndyCar | Nashville | Practice 1 | McLaren on top with O’Ward and Lundgaard

Lucrezia Costa5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

It’s time for the final IndyCar race weekend of the 2025 season in Nashville, wit drivers set to go out on track for Practice 1. Which surprises the final oval arce of the season will reserve? A new first time winner, just like last time out in Milwaukee, Palou’s ninth seasonal win or a return…