McLaren IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward says the series needs to target a massive increase and growth and shouldn’t be afraid of making changes some will dislike.
Pato O’Ward articles archive
Ocon leads O’Ward in post-season test as Russell crashes
Formula 1
Posted onEsteban Ocon was fastest in Formula 1’s post-season test day at Yas Marina Circuit with a 1’24.393 lap, while George Russell crashed his Mercedes.
O’Ward to drive for McLaren in Abu Dhabi practice and post-season test
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella has confirmed Pato O’Ward will test for the team again during and after the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
How is the team which should have won IndyCar’s season opener still win-less?
IndyCar
Posted onMcLaren SP expanded to a three-car entry this year but despite almost winning the first race has still not claimed a victory in 2023.
McLaughlin waits out weather delays to beat O’Ward to Nashville pole
IndyCar
Posted onScott McLaughlin took pole position for this weekend’s Music City Grand Prix with a blistering final lap in qualifying.
Little room to pass on IndyCar’s new Detroit track without “creating carnage”
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar drivers discovered the new street circuit where this weekend’s Detroit Grand Prix will take place is likely to be difficult to overtake on.
Newgarden denies O’Ward as Grosjean crash ends thrilling Texas 375
IndyCar
Posted onJosef Newgarden won a head-to-head, wheel-to-wheel fight for victory with Pato O’Ward in Sunday’s Texas 375 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Ericsson snatches win from O’Ward as crashes claim all four Andretti cars
IndyCar
Posted onMarcus Ericsson won a chaotic start to the IndyCar season in St Petersburg after crashes wiped out many drivers and misfortune struck Pato O’Ward in the final laps.
Alesi appointed as new president of Paul Ricard circuit
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alesi becomes Paul Ricard circuit president • Mercedes junior on course for title • F1 tests ‘an off-season thing’ for IndyCar pair
McLaren confirms F1 practice runs for IndyCar’s Palou and O’Ward
2022 F1 season
Posted onAlex Palou and Pato O’Ward will make their Formula 1 practice session debuts for McLaren over the final four races of the season.
No repeat of last year’s final-round title bid for Palou or O’Ward
IndyCar
Posted onReigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou and his rival Pato O’Ward have dropped out of contention for this year’s title with one race remaining.
O’Ward wins Iowa 300 after Newgarden crashes out of race lead
IndyCar
Posted onPato O’Ward took his second win of the season in the second, 300-lap race at Iowa Speedway after Josef Newgarden crashed out of the lead.
O’Ward becomes ninth different IndyCar pole sitter in nine rounds at Mid-Ohio
IndyCar
Posted onPatricio O’Ward will start on pole with an opportunity to gain ground in the championship tomorrow at the Mid-Ohio circuit.
Rosenqvist still in frame for 2023 McLaren SP drive as team adds third car for Rossi
IndyCar
Posted onAlexander Rossi’s arrival at the McLaren SP IndyCar team next year will not necessarily come at the expense of Felix Rosenqvist.
Ericsson repels last-lap attack from O’Ward to win Indianapolis 500
IndyCar
Posted onA late penalty for Scott Dixon opened the door for Marcus Ericsson, who held off Pato O’Ward in a final-lap shootout to win the Indianapolis 500.
IndyCar’s new star is one of many title contenders in biggest field since reunification
2022 IndyCar season preview
Posted onAlex Palou stunned IndyCar by grabbing the title in his second season. To defend his crown, he’ll have to beat the series’ largest and strongest field for years.
Herta’s F1 superlicence plight shows IndyCar is “very undervalued” by FIA
IndyCar
Posted onColton Herta could miss his chance to race in F1 because the FIA under-values IndyCar compared to other series, says Pato O’Ward.
O’Ward “going to become obsessed” with F1 test debut after McLaren simulator run
2021 F1 season
Posted on“It’s a bigger jump from IndyCar to Formula 1 versus Indy Lights to IndyCar” says Patricio O’Ward after his McLaren simulator run ahead of his test debut.
“My career ended five times”: The strange path McLaren’s new star took to the top
IndyCar
Posted onHe lost an IndyCar drive on the eve of the season and left Red Bull’s Junior Team after five months but Patricio O’Ward is now a championship leader with an F1 test deal.