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.
McLaughlin outduels Grosjean for Alabama Grand Prix victory
IndyCar
Posted onScott McLaughlin capitalised on a mistake from Romain Grosjean, who led nearly two-thirds of the race, to win in Alabama.
Grosjean secures second pole of 2023 in Alabama
IndyCar
Posted onAndretti driver Romain Grosjean won pole ahead of recent Barber Motorsports Park race winners Alex Palou and Pato O’Ward.
Kirkwood holds off Grosjean for first IndyCar win at Long Beach
IndyCar
Posted onAndretti’s newest driver held off Romain Grosjean and Marcus Ericsson for his first IndyCar win in the prestigious Long Beach street race.
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.
Rosenqvist takes back-to-back pole positions at Texas Motor Speedway
IndyCar
Posted onFelix Rosenqvist qualified on pole for the Texas 375 at Texas Motor Speedway – his second consecutive pole at the 2.4-kilometre, 1.5-mile superspeedway.
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.
Grosjean leads all-Andretti front row after crash-strewn St. Petersburg qualifying
IndyCar
Posted onF1 veteran Romain Grosjean leads F1 hopeful Colton Herta to the green flag for tomorrow’s IndyCar season-opener in St. Petersburg.
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.
Newgarden waits out rain delay to win in Gateway, close within three points of Power
IndyCar
Posted onJosef Newgarden scored his fifth win of the season in the St. Louis 500 at Gateway Motorsports Park, and took a major leap forward towards his third IndyCar title.
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.
Power clings onto Detroit Grand Prix victory under pressure from Rossi
IndyCar
Posted onWill Power held off Alexander Rossi for a close victory in the final race around the Belle Isle Street Circuit.