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Pato O’Ward signs multi-year contract extension with McLaren
Entering his fifth full-time campaign in North America’s premier open-wheel championship, Patricio O’Ward has established himself as one of the frontrunners with four wins, five poles, and 20 podium finishes in 72 career starts, 64 of which were with Arrow McLaren. Gavin Ward, Arrow McLaren’s team principal, expressed his excitement about retaining O’Ward and the growth they have experienced together. O’Ward’s strong 2023 season, which included seven podiums and a fourth-place championship finish, has also earned him eligibility for an FIA superlicence, leading to his appointment as a Formula 1 reserve driver with McLaren for 2024. O’Ward shared his excitement about signing the new deal, thanking Zak Brown and the team for the opportunity to continue racing in the NTT IndyCar Series. With the upcoming 2024 IndyCar Series season set to begin on March 10 in St. Petersburg, O’Ward and the #5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet crew are ready to focus on executing each race weekend to their fullest potential.
