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McLaren IndyCar star Patricio ‘Pato’ O’Ward has been confirmed for the 24 Hours of Daytona as a driver in the
The 24-year-old Mexican driver, Pato O’Ward, will be driving for United Autosports in the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season-opener at the 24 Hours of Daytona. This will be his fourth appearance at the race, and he will be racing alongside teammates Ben Keating, Ben Hanley, and Nico Pino. United Autosports CEO, Richard Dean, expressed excitement about having O’Ward on their team, noting his experience and speed as a race winner at Daytona. O’Ward is the third McLaren-contracted driver to race for United Autosports, following Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso. O’Ward previously won the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, becoming the youngest driver to do so at the age of 17. He will be vying for his third victory at Daytona against 11 other LMP2 competitors.
