Arrow McLaren IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward marked his 26th birthday on Tuesday, May 6, receiving warm wishes and admiration from his sister, Elba O’Ward, who called him an “absolute icon.” The celebration highlighted not only Pato’s achievements on the track but also the close bond shared between the siblings, as Elba posted a nostalgic photo from her wedding where they appeared to be enjoying a drinking game together, praising Pato as the “best brother.”
As a full-time competitor in the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series and a member of the McLaren Driver Development Programme, Pato O’Ward continues to impress both fans and peers. In addition to his IndyCar career, he serves as McLaren’s reserve driver for their Formula One team, demonstrating his versatile talent across motorsports platforms.
Recently, Pato delivered a steady performance at the fourth round of the 2025 IndyCar Series held at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama. Starting from eighth position on the grid, he managed to climb two spots to finish sixth. Despite the solid showing from Arrow McLaren, with teammate Christian Lundgaard securing an impressive second place, O’Ward described the race as somewhat uneventful, even calling it “boring.”
Qualifying earlier that weekend saw all three Arrow McLaren drivers claim promising spots, including Nolan Siegel’s debut appearance in the Firestone Fast Six, where he started sixth before finishing ninth. Lundgaard maintained a competitive pace throughout, finishing close behind championship leader Alex Palou. Pato, driving the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, reflected on the team’s encouraging overall performance, asserting that the race results were positive despite the lack of excitement on track.
Currently positioned fourth in the drivers’ championship standings with 108 points, Pato O’Ward added 28 points from Barber Motorsports Park to strengthen his championship bid. His steady progress signals continued promise for the rest of the season, keeping fans eager for what’s ahead.
As the IndyCar series unfolds, enthusiasts are advised to stay updated with schedules, standings, qualifying results, and news to follow Pato O’Ward’s ongoing journey and the thrilling developments in IndyCar racing.
