Pato O’Ward has shown skill at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, finishing second twice, fourth once, and sixth once, but he has yet to win. Despite crashing during a chase for victory in 2023, fans still support him. At the 109th Indianapolis 500, O’Ward will start outside the front row, aiming to beat rookie pole-sitter Robert Shwartzman and two-time winner Takuma Sato. In an interview, O’Ward shared his focus on the front row and the strategic advantage it offers for the race start.
He expressed his readiness to adapt to the front-row start, emphasizing the importance of race awareness. O’Ward discussed visualizing race scenarios and highlighted the flexibility his starting position provides. Despite the pressure of the Indy 500 month, he feels relaxed and confident heading into the race, emphasizing the smooth and positive month leading up to the event.
