Pense que @tonykanaan6 estaba triste porque ya se va retirar. 20. I would be OK with that. "I'm not gonna apologize for that." He has four career wins in 48 races for the team, winning twice in both 2021 and 2022. Here is what you should know about Pato O'Ward, who drives the No. I have a great team around me. Now Andretti has proposed a new-for-2024 team that would seem to be a logical landing spot for Herta, or maybe even OWard. Pato Oward and Alex Palou rounded out the top five. "I think one of the biggest lessons I've learned is you can never plan life. 8. The IndyCar race is on the same day there are events at three other major sporting venues in North Texas. Its not like you can pick and choose (and say), Oh, no, let me win the championship in IndyCar first and then go. Its like, mate, you cant really choose. We love this series, but race control sucks. At Texas Motor Speedway, there will be about 200 people who bought packages that include a Pato jersey, a cap signed by the driver, garage access and catered food in one of three luxury suites. 5 was able to continue with the rest of the field.#INDYCAR // #AGPLB pic.twitter.com/TsFlH44X3q, The (second) issue I had in Turn 8 was completely my fault. We love the racing. I call it a happy driver strategy, McLaughlin told NBC Sports Marty Snider of the tactics. In 2014, O'Ward competed in French F4 Championship. Palou believes hes really, really far from Dixons level, but hes progressing. An outfield in flux. If he starts really far in the back, he tries to overtake five in a corner. Pato is already on an atmosphere that is toward F1. (7) Josef Newgarden, Chevrolet, 90, Running Theres things that you cant control all the time. You never know. Taylor Motter re, With two statistically more powerful options available off the bench, manager sticks with Dylan Carlson's keen play for key at-bat in 1-0 loss, Clearly, when you look at it just from what we have done, it hasnt been working, says executive John Mozeliak of outfield rotation amidst l, Ryan Helsley, rarely used in recently because Cardinals so rarely had a lead, allows walk-off homer in 5-4 loss to Giants that underscores mul. So yeah, go ahead and take him! 27. Apr 15 Not happy with my lap. News and press releases on Pato O'Ward. Palou is entirely different. I know its going to be pretty magical. OWard, who entered Sunday the series points leader, later spun in the same corner after attempting to execute a similar move on Kirkwood, the eventual race-winner. No consistency, just look at last years Long Beach race too. Sign up now, or current members can amend their details in the form below if necessary. "This decision was made for me last summer," Rossi admitted. Other photos and news elements are used solely for the purpose of assisting the original content illuminate a more in depth story. 9 Honda had lost oil pressure. (9) Rinus VeeKay, Chevrolet, 90, Running I know its going to be pretty unique and special to what a Formula One car can do. From Latin America and French junior open-wheel racing, to IMSA, the Road To Indy and Super Formula in Japan, along with an appearance at Race of Champions, Pato OWard is set to become the next global motorsports icon. Palous surprising (and contested, as Chip Ganassi Racing also claims to have him under contract in 2023) switch to McLaren in July means that all three are now linked to test-driving deals with McLarens F1 operation. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. But the door is not closed. He also is a rising star in the open-wheel series in his fourth season with Arrow McLaren. It doesnt matter where it is, OWard said. Pato O'Ward has not revealed anything about his girlfriend and dating relationship, but his fans are suggesting that he is dating someone. The final restart of the second 2021 Detroit street race with nine laps to go was vintage OWard, that is, if anything a 23-year-old does can be considered vintage. Dating & Relationship status OWard has a theory on this. The 22-year-old is 39 points behind the championship leader, Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou. "The biggest one is obviously Formula One because Formula One is Formula One, there's no other way to say it but I'm so happy with where I am right now in IndyCar. . Theyve given me the best opportunity that I could have asked for. 20.1K. 3. 5 Chevrolet-powered car for Arrow McLaren SP. Its so impressive what theyre capable of, so yeah, well see what it does to me, but I feel like Im going to feel spoiled after that.. He is the 2018 Indy Lights champion. Its very different, especially at the Speedway, where you suddenly have clean air and the tow they can get from you is crazy. Pato is an amazing talent, one of the quickest guys Ive seen come in the series, reigning IndyCar Series champion Will Power said. LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) Pato O'Ward controlled his career trajectory at the start of the IndyCar season. When Palou looks at the 20 available seats in F1, he sees only maybe six to eight people who wouldnt prefer his situation. (13) Marcus Ericsson, Honda, 90, Running Let's see his reaction Pato O'Ward and Oliver Askew try Swedish and Mexican snacks, Our five-step guide to get you ready for the 104th Indianapolis 500. Palou is a 25-year-old Spaniardancient on the warped timeline teams use to assess racing driverswho celebrates race wins with fried chicken. The driver had previously shown his potential in Indy Lights, Formula Series, and Pro Mazda Championships. Herta has quick hands, which he also displays drumming for his band, the Zibs. Winners average speed: 115.019 mph; Time of Race: 1 hour, 47 minutes, 58.9401 seconds; Margin of victory: 1.7854 seconds; Cautions: 1 for 3 laps; Lead changes: 7 among 4 drivers;Lap Leaders: Grosjean 1-30; Newgarden 31-36; McLaughlin 37-38; Grosjean 39-59; McLaughlin 60-62; Power 63-65; Grosjean 66-71; McLaughlin 72-90. 15 min read UPDATE, May 27, 10 a.m.: Arrow McLaren SP made Pato O'Ward's contract extension official, extending contract through the 2025 season. Here are the IndyCar results and points standings Sunday after the Childrens of Alabama Indy Grand Prix: Click here for the official box score from the 90-lap race on a 17-turn, 2.3-mile road course in Birmingham, Alabama. "I just really think that getting thrown into the deep end my whole life has roughened me up in a way so now it's not like challenges come and they take a toll on you. Pushing beyond that limit to overtake, Herta seemingly lost the car, an oversteer moment so pronounced that it looked more like Formula Drift than IndyCar. 15. I feel like Im one of those guys who has to go over the limit to find it, he says. "Felix has had a tough season so far and I'm trying to do everything to keep myself on track and keep doing what I can to improve but I want to see him up there because he deserves it. When OWard won the LMP2 class at the 24 Hours of Daytona, Herta was his co-driver who made the winning pass. So you have to take it as they come. But I feel very grateful and very lucky that I had that opportunity (with McLaren). 11. We're the hunters right now, we're hunting down [Alex] Palou and honestly I feel like we are in the best position. Im not going to apologize for that. This offseason, he was offered a seat at Red Bull's Scuderia AlphaTauri that failed to materialize only because the FIA refused to alter its arcane super license rules to accommodate him. Man, its starting to sink in, I feel like all year, OWard told Diffey. And now @PatricioOWard is in the tires!The No. LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) Pato O'Ward controlled his career trajectory at the start of the IndyCar season. I passed Palou on the outside. DragonSpeed USA driver Patricio O'Ward - MEX, Eric Lux - USA of ORECA LMP2 during the Twelve Hours of Sebring on January 29th 2022, at Daytona. Just before last years Indianapolis 500, the driver who has always wanted to race in Formula One, signed a new IndyCar contract with McLaren through the 2025 season. On street circuits, road courses, and ovals alike, OWard stands out as the driver working harder than everyone else. I think hes a great kid, and hes an amazing driver. Though Formula One is in America for the first time in two years with Sundays grand prix at the Circuit of The Americas, there will be no announcement in Austin, Texas, of Michael Andretti buying into a team or Herta practicing in an F1 car. In IndyCar, you can sideways bump into someone and have no issues. IndyCar results, points after Barber Motorsports Park: Scott McLaughlin scored the fourth victory of his career and first of the 2023 season, winning by 1.7854 seconds over Romain Grosjean at Barber Motorsports Park. He rarely shares the pictures of his female friends through his social media platform and primarily through his Instagram, but we believe he must be dating someone. 21. (14) Colton Herta, Honda, 90, Running "Many things out of your control can influence that but we're in the fight so we're exactly where we want to be. If Colton Herta were to move to F1, Alex Palou thinks it would be awesome for the Andretti family and name, awesome for F1 and awesome for IndyCar.. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). While OWard and Herta seem most comfortable pushing the limits, Palou is in constant control. 5. I really enjoy spending time with him. 5 Chevy a few inches ahead before their cars banged wheels. Here are the points standings after Barber: Top 10 in points: Ericsson 130, OWard 127, Palou 121, McLaughlin 119, Grosjean 115, Newgarden 105, Power 104, Dixon 98, Kirkwood 92, Herta 85. (21) Helio Castroneves, Honda, 90, Running Its the closest track for the series to Mexico and San Antonio, the Texas city where OWard grew up when his parents sought a safer childhood for he and his sister. Insider recommends waking up with Morning Brew, a daily . You have permission to edit this article. For Palou, what stands out is how OWard channels that success into massive gains on track. (24) Jack Harvey, Honda, 90, Running It must feel unreal because you see the cars from the outside and it's like 'how can a car do that?'". He's a great guy, very hardworking and one of my dreams this year is to share a podium with him," O'Ward said. "When you start the year, you go into it thinking points, points, points but in the beginning, so many things can happen. Instead of dwelling on the near-miss, OWard chose to focus on the second-place finish on a street course where he had struggled in previous season openers. Maybe its not with a top team, but you allow yourself to showcase yourself in order to get to a top team. I would say he was one step further than anyone else. Im probably more like that style, but Im not near to the level hes at.. 19.7K. However, the average gay-rating on gay-or-straight.com is 69%, which means Alexandre Pato is quite straight in comparison to other celebrities on this website.". Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. As Colton Herta, Pato O'Ward flirt with F1, champ Alex Palou committed to IndyCar. (25) Benjamin Pedersen, Chevrolet, 90, Running The 22-year-old also revealed he has been promised by McLaren CEO Zac Brown that he can test drive one of the current F1 cars at the season's finale in Abu Dhabi. Patricio " Pato " O'Ward Junco (born 6 May 1999) is a Mexican professional auto racing driver who competes full-time in the IndyCar Series, driving the No. Then he caught race leader OWard on colder tires with just one chance to press his advantage. When asked if there were any other competitions he wished to drive in, O'Ward singled out Formula One. Patricio Pato OWard was born in Monterrey, Mexico, in 1999, beginning his racing career not long after, as he started karting at the age of just six.. The victory had a special significance for the 22-year-old and his team. Last chance! So why not try something else if you have the opportunity?. We had an incredible car, drove really well, gave it 100 percent, but we just got unlucky with that yellow.. (20) Conor Daly, Chevrolet, 90, Running When he noticed both Herta and Palou on the same preferred tire behind the leader on what should have been the slower tire, he kicked in the aggression. Click here for the points tally in Sundays race. 29.1K. O'Ward, a 23-year-old Mexican IndyCar star with an oh-so-Irish name, is on pace for his .