Overview

• McLaren's reserve driver, Pato O'Ward, will participate in FP1 at the Mexico City Grand Prix from October 25-27.
• O'Ward, a Mexican native, has previously driven in FP1 sessions at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2022 and 2023.
• O'Ward is currently sixth in the 2024 IndyCar Series standings with three wins this season.
• The announcement comes as McLaren competes fiercely against Red Bull in both the constructors' and drivers' championships.
• O'Ward expressed his excitement about driving in front of his home crowd, calling it a 'dream come true.'