Arrow McLaren, IndyCar Series driver Pato O'Ward through the years
Arrow McLaren SP driver Pato O'Ward (5) watches as cars make their way down towards turn one during the third day of practice for the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020.
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Arrow McLaren SP driver Pato O'Ward (5) removes his helmet after Carb Day practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020.
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May 2, 2021; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arrow McLaren SP driver Pato O'Ward (5) of Mexico celebrates in victory lane after he wins the Xpel 375 IndyCar race at Texas Motor Speedway.
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IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward (right) signs autographs and takes pictures with fans during a Cinco de Mayo celebration Wednesday, May 5, 2021, on Main Street in Speedway, Ind.
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Arrow McLaren SP driver Pato O'Ward (5) makes his way into his pit area Friday, May 21, 2021, during Fast Friday practice in preparation for the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward talks with McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown at the series' 2022 season-opener in St. Pete.
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Arrow McLaren SP driver Pato O'Ward (5) puts in his earbuds on Thursday, April 21, 2022, the second day of open testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of the Indy 500.
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Arrow McLaren SP driver Pato O'Ward (5) stands in his pit box Tuesday, May 17, 2022, during the first day of Indianapolis 500 practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Arrow McLaren SP driver Pato O'Ward (5) takes a picture with a fan Thursday, May 19, 2022, during the third day of Indianapolis 500 practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Arrow McLaren SP driver Pato O'Ward (5) and Arrow McLaren SP driver Alexander Rossi (7) spray champagne on one another Saturday, May 13, 2023, during the celebration of the GMR Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Arrow McLaren SP driver Pato O'Ward (5) signs Roberto De la Vega's shirt Thursday, May 18, 2023, during the third day of practice for the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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A crew member greets Arrow McLaren SP driver Pato O'Ward (5) after he climbs out of his car Sunday, May 21, 2023, during the second day of qualifying ahead of the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Arrow McLaren SP driver Pato O'Ward (5) sits in his pit box Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, during practice for the Gallagher Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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After a three-win IndyCar season in 2024, all three of them coming from veteran driver Pato O'Ward (pictured), Arrow McLaren's team roster underwent yet another significant overhaul in hopes of finally transforming the program into a true title contender.
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Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) talks with a fan Saturday, May 11, 2024, during practice for the Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) reacts after finishing second Sunday, May 26, 2024, in the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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IndyCar Series driver Pato O'Ward speaks with IndyStar during an interview Monday, April 7, 2025, at his home in Indianapolis.
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IndyCar Series driver Pato O'Ward stands in his basement in front of a shelf displaying his different trophies and suits Monday, April 7, 2025, at his home in Indianapolis.
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From left; Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) of Mexico sprays champagne toward Team Penske driver Will Power (12) of Australia on Saturday, May 10, 2025, after the 2025 Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) signs autographs for fans on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, during practice for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) sits down into his car Thursday, May 15, 2025, during practice for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) talks with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Graham Rahal (15) on Saturday, May 17, 2025, during qualifying for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) poses for a photograph Monday, May 19, 2025, ahead of practice for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) sits in his pit box Monday, May 19, 2025, during a practice for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward competes in a relay race during a visit to Westlake Elementary School for Gallagher Community Day on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Indianapolis.
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