Pato O'Ward

Mexican IndyCar sensation whose electrifying speed, consistent podium finishes and enormous popularity have made him one of the most exciting young open-wheel drivers and a future Formula One candidate.

Patricio "Pato" O'Ward Junco was born on 6 May 1999 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, to Patricio O'Ward and Elba Junco, and attended high school in San Antonio, Texas, before progressing through junior single-seater categories in Mexico, Europe, and the United States. O'Ward won the 2018 Indy Lights championship, and made his IndyCar Series debut that same year at Sonoma Raceway with Harding Racing, tying the record for the best finish on debut by a Mexican driver in American open-wheel racing. O'Ward joined Arrow McLaren and was named Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year in 2020, developing into one of the series' most exciting young talents, and was signed to the McLaren Driver Development Programme, serving as a reserve driver for the team's Formula One outfit. O'Ward has finished runner-up at the Indianapolis 500 on two occasions and continues to compete for Arrow McLaren, remaining one of the most popular and closely watched Mexican drivers in modern American open-wheel racing.

Aggressive racer known for overtaking ability and adaptability across different track types

First Mexican driver to win multiple IndyCar races and consistently compete for championships

• IndyCar Series Race Winner - Texas Motor Speedway 2021
• IndyCar Series Race Winner - Detroit Grand Prix 2021
• IndyCar Series Race Winner - Mid-Ohio 2021
• IndyCar Series Race Winner - St. Petersburg 2022
• IndyCar Series Race Winner - Detroit 2022
• IndyCar Series Race Winner - Iowa Speedway 2023
• IndyCar Series Race Winner - Barber Motorsports Park 2024
• IndyCar Series Race Winner - Detroit 2024
• Indy Lights Champion 2018
• Pro Mazda Championship Winner 2017
• IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year 2020
• IndyCar Series Most Improved Driver Award 2021