Pato O’Ward returns to Victory Lane for the first proper time this season, after inheriting a win at the ꦡopening round of the season. The Mexican driver took on Alex ไPalou and used all he had in his Arrow McLaren to beat the Championship leader.

After the race, O’Ward was relieved to finally find his way back to the top step o♔f the podium after such a long time away:

“That was a hard-fought race. We were really strong on the reds, but Palou was really strong on the blacks. I had to stay at bay in the first stint, then come in the pits for the reds and try to close the gap. 📖Then I had to get passed him in the pits or on track.

“Great job by the team, it has been a while. I know we won Saint Pete, but this was a proper win we earn🦩♏ed this one this weekend.”

O’Ward continued to explain just how early on in the weekend he kಌnew that he could fight for victory after figuring out his #5 Arrow McLaren:

“I felt very comfortable with the car from the secondꦡ Practice going into Qualifying we executed, and I knew I had a really strong car for the race. Hats off to Arrow McLaren, they gave me a rocket.”