P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Pato O’Ward has called his Arrow McLaren a “missile” after he drove a superb recovery race at Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio.
Pato O’Ward was thrilled with his performance at the Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, climbing from 14th on the grid to a commendable fifth place, gaining nine positions.
Despite a poor qualifying session and starting at the back, O’Ward managed a strong finish due to a solid race performance.
While his teammates secured top positions in qualifying, O’Ward showcased his skill by moving up the grid during the race.
Although Christian Lundgaard finished third ahead of O’Ward, the Mexican driver was pleased with his fifth-place result and successful strategy execution.
The race took place under scorching 32-degree temperatures, with both O’Ward and Lundgaard feeling the heat post-race due to the extreme conditions. Lundgaard mentioned not using a cool vest or a drink bottle during the race, leaving him drained.
O’Ward’s social media post after the race reflected his satisfaction with his performance, stating that he fought his way from 15th to finish 5th, accompanied by a photo and a video showing his intense race effort.
