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The McLaren Formula 1 Team has announced that Pato O’Ward will join the team’s pool of reserve drivers for the
Mexican driver Pato O’Ward will be taking on reserve duties for the Arrow McLaren IndyCar team while continuing his full-time role as a driver in the IndyCar programme. O’Ward has already had outings in the McLaren Formula 1 car, including a run in the 2021 young driver’s test. He will also participate in the free practice session and post-season test as part of his progression within the team’s driver development programme. O’Ward finished fourth in the 2021 IndyCar championship, making him eligible for an FIA Super License. McLaren’s Team Principal, Andrea Stella, expressed excitement about O’Ward’s new role, and O’Ward himself is thrilled to join the reserve driver pool for next year while continuing his driving duties with Arrow McLaren.
