Pato O’ward will be with McLaren F1 at the FP1 of the GP of Mexico

Monterrey’s 25 -year -old pilot, who is currently in Indycar with Arrow McLarenyou will have another opportunity to put themselves behind the wheel of the Mcl39 In his native country on Friday, October 24.

Patricio O’ward will get into the F1 car in the GP of Mexico in the free training 1 as part of his role as an official reserve pilot within the McLaren Formula 1 branch. After completing his commitments in Indycar’s 20th season, he will be totally available for the F1 team, as was in 2024.

It has not yet been confirmed whether it will take over the Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri car.

during the weekend of the race in Mexico, O’ward will provide technical support in addition to your time in the car and will provide information to optimize the tuning of the MCL39 for the starting pilots.

The Mexican pilot is already impatient to have his chance: “I am looking forward to getting back into the car during the first free training of my house in Mexico,” O’Ward said.

“Mexico City fans were fantastic the last time and it was a great sensation [Browm]Andrea [Stella] And the whole team this year. “

The team head, Andrea Stella, is delighted with the participation of O’ward: “We are pleased to announce that Pato O’ward will participate in the first free training session of the 2025 Grand Prix. That will allow you Extra knowledge while still available as part of our group of pilots reserve for the second year.

McLaren will later announce which young pilots will occupy the other three mandatory sessions for rookies in the 2025 season of Formula 1.