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O’Ward: Moving to F1 after winning Indy 500 would be a "Cinderella story"
Patricio O’Ward made a strong impression in his recent appearance in McLaren’s F1 car, finishing second in the Abu Dhabi test. He completed 103 laps in the MCL60, just 0.269s behind Esteban Ocon. O’Ward was announced as one of McLaren’s reserve drivers for 2024 and has already completed private tests and FP1 sessions. He will primarily focus on his IndyCar campaign but will join the F1 team as a reserve driver from the Singapore Grand Prix. O’Ward’s goal is to win the Indy 500 for McLaren before pursuing a full-time F1 seat. He believes each opportunity he gets in F1 brings him closer to his dream. O’Ward expressed satisfaction with his test performance and feels he is close to reaching the car’s limit. He emphasized the importance of physical conditioning and believes his F1 duties will improve him as a driver. Regardless of the outcome, he is determined to keep working hard and becoming a better driver.
