P1racenews AI automatic summary:
O’Ward had “year of personal growth” in 2023 – Arrow McLaren boss Ward
Despite not winning last season, Pato O’Ward achieved a career-high seven podium finishes and finished fourth in the championship standings, making him the highest ranked driver not affiliated with Chip Ganassi Racing or Team Penske for the third consecutive season. O’Ward’s consistency and mental approach impressed his team, and there is a belief that he can reach an even higher level of performance. The addition of David Malukas to the team’s lineup has generated excitement, and the team is working on improving their race day performance, particularly in fuel economy and pitlane execution. There is also a focus on minimizing mistakes and improving overall team reliability. The team is highly motivated to optimize their processes with the three-car setup and aims to continually strive for improvement in building better race cars.
