Pato O'Ward Returns
About this episode
Pato O'Ward shares insights on his 2025 IndyCar season, highlighting his first win, improved race consistency despite qualifying struggles, and adapting to hybrid changes. He discusses the evolving competitiveness of races, especially post-Indianapolis, and the impact of tire strategies and yellow flags. O'Ward reflects on beating Josef Newgarden at Iowa, his relationship with teammate Christian Lundgaard, and upcoming plans including Formula 1 test runs. The conversation also touches on his new Indianapolis home, challenges with qualifying, and his goal to improve at Toronto.
Pato O'Ward is back to talk with the guys after his win at race one in Iowa this weekend, where he takes us through the win, lets us know his honest opinion on the season so far, and goes into what he has in store for the rest of the season.
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