P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Another year, another St. Pete runner-up for Pato O’Ward
Josef Newgarden dominated the recent race, leading 92 of 100 laps for a Team Penske 1-3-4 finish. Despite Newgarden’s performance, Pato O’Ward’s Arrow McLaren put up a strong fight throughout the race, eventually finishing 7.9121s behind. O’Ward showed consistency and improvement, impressing Arrow McLaren Team Principal Gavin Ward. The race’s dynamics, with a caution affecting strategies, made it challenging for O’Ward, but his team executed a clean weekend. O’Ward’s mindset remains focused on maintaining a strong performance throughout the season, especially with the upcoming debut of the hybrid power unit. He acknowledges the competition’s level and the need to continue improving each race weekend to stay competitive.
