Pato O'Ward
Get to Know Pato
Pato O’Ward completed his ninth NTT INDYCAR SERIES season in 2026, returning for his sixth year with Arrow McLaren in the No. 5 Chevrolet. The 27-year-old earned three victories, winning at Mid-Ohio and sweeping the Milwaukee doubleheader to finish fourth in the standings.
Born in Monterrey, Mexico, and raised in San Antonio, Texas, O’Ward now resides in Indianapolis. An INDY NXT by Firestone graduate and series champion, he rose through the development ladder before establishing himself as a consistent front-runner in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. He also has served as a reserve driver for the McLaren Formula 1 Team and won the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Prototype Challenge title, along with two class victories at the Rolex 24 at Daytona and a Prototype Challenge class win at the 12 Hours of Sebring.
Off the track, O’Ward focuses on boxing and weight training and is a self-proclaimed foodie who enjoys chilaquiles and sushi. His Corgi, Norbi, often travels with him to races.
Birthdate
May 6, 1999
Residence
Monterrey, Mexico / Indianapolis, Indiana
Hometown
Monterrey, Mexico
Mexico
Driver Stats
2026 Season
|
Rank |
Points |
Starts |
Wins |
Poles |
Top 5 |
Top 10 |
Laps Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
522 |
18 |
3 |
0 |
10 |
11 |
238 |
Career
|
Starts |
Wins |
Championships |
Indy 500 Wins |
Poles |
Top 5 |
Top 10 |
Laps Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
124 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
58 |
79 |
1361 |
