Quick Summary
- Born: May 6, 1999, Monterrey, Nuevo León
- Team: Arrow McLaren, No. 5 Chevrolet (since 2020)
- IndyCar record: 12 wins and 7 poles through 2026
- Best season: 2nd in the 2025 IndyCar championship
- 2026: 4th in the championship, with 3 wins (Mid-Ohio and both Milwaukee races)
- F1 role: McLaren F1 reserve driver since 2024, with Friday practice outings in Mexico City (2024, 2025)
Patricio “Pato” O’Ward is Mexico’s IndyCar star and one of the most popular drivers in the series. The Monterrey native has been a front-runner since joining Arrow McLaren in 2020. He has been runner-up in the Indianapolis 500 twice, and he’s been McLaren’s F1 reserve driver since 2024, with Friday practice runs in front of his home crowd in Mexico City.
IndyCar Wins
| Season | Wins |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Texas, Detroit |
| 2022 | Barber, Iowa |
| 2024 | St. Petersburg, Mid-Ohio, Milwaukee |
| 2025 | Iowa, Toronto |
| 2026 | Mid-Ohio, Milwaukee (both races) |
Indianapolis 500
2nd in 2022 and 2024, and 3rd in 2025.
2026 Season
O’Ward finished 4th in the 2026 championship with 522 points, behind champion Álex Palou, and won three times. He continues as McLaren’s F1 reserve driver.
FAQ
How many IndyCar races has Pato O’Ward won?
12 through the 2026 season, all with Arrow McLaren.
Where is Pato O’Ward from?
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. He was born on May 6, 1999.
Has Pato O’Ward driven in Formula 1?
Yes, in Friday practice sessions as McLaren’s reserve driver, including at the Mexico City Grand Prix in 2024 and 2025.
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Sources: IndyCar – Pato O’Ward · IndyCar – Standings · RACER – McLaren F1 reserve 2026 · Wikipedia – Pato O’Ward. Facts verified September 2026.