Pato O'Ward

Pato O'Ward
O'Ward in 2021
Nationality Mexican
BornPatricio O'Ward Junco
(1999-05-06) 6 May 1999
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Racing licence FIA Silver (2016–2021)
FIA Gold (2022–2023)
FIA Platinum (2024–)
IndyCar Series career
108 races run over 9 years
TeamNo. 5 (Arrow McLaren)
Best finish2nd (2025)
First race2018 Grand Prix of Sonoma (Sonoma)
Last race2026 Java House Grand Prix of Arlington (Arlington)
First win2021 XPEL 375 (Texas)
Last win2025 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto (Exhibition Place)
Wins Podiums Poles
9 32 7
Previous series
Championship titles
Awards
2020Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year

Patricio "Pato" O'Ward Junco (born 6 May 1999) is a Mexican auto racing driver who competes full-time in the IndyCar Series, driving the No. 5 Chevrolet for Arrow McLaren. He is signed to the McLaren Driver Development Programme and is currently the reserve driver for their Formula One team. He is the 2018 Indy Lights champion.