Patrick “Pato” O’WardMexican team racer Arrow McLaren in category IndyCarwas announced this Thursday as He is a member of the McLaren Formula 1 team’s reserve team of drivers. for the 2024 season.
The 24-year-old driver, originally from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, began his racing career when he was just six years old and has been part of the “McLaren Racing family” since 2020. Since then he has taken part in several MCL35M Pilot Development Testingin addition to test driving Abu Dhabi Young Drivers 2021 and in training free practice 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022.
This new opportunity for the Mexican will join his current job in IndyCar, so joining a top-tier team doesn’t throw him off course.
Formula 1 reserve driver 2024. ✅💪@PatricioOWard will join our reserve driver pool next year alongside his current driver responsibilities with @ArrowMcLaren.
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) November 23, 2023
With this new reserve position, Pato will take part in the first free practice this weekend at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prixin addition to post-season testing, following their completion as part of the historic British team’s driver development programme.
Andrea Stellateam principal, said the following in a statement published on McLaren’s official website: “Pato has had an impressive season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. and performed well in driver development tests, so it was natural to take the next step now that he is eligible for an FIA Super Licence. […] We look forward to seeing your progress in this new role.“.
Glad to join @McLarenF1 as reserve rider for the 2024 season along with his @arrowmclaren IndyCar responsibilities next year. 🚀
Glad to join as a reserve pilot for @McLarenF1 for 2024 along with my IndyCar season with @arrowmclaren. pic.twitter.com/BxO8flMKc0
— Pato O’Ward (@PatricioOWard) November 23, 2023
For his part, the Mexican added: “I am delighted to take on this new role within the McLaren Racing family.. I spent a lot of time with the Formula 1 team, previously competing in free practice and taking part in some testing. I’ve always said this There’s never a bad day when you get into a Formula 1 car.“So I’m looking forward to joining the group of reserve riders next year,” he said.
The 2023 season will see its the final is this Sunday when the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place, which will already host certain champions among both drivers and teams, Max Verstappen and Red Bull respectively.
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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