Pato O’Ward Triumphs at Indy 200 with Hybrid Engine Debut

O’Ward capitalizes on Palou's pit stop error to secure his first on-track win in nearly two years at Mid-Ohio.

Pato O'Ward overtook Alex Palou with 24 laps remaining after Palou stalled in the pits.
This victory marks O'Ward's first on-track win since July 2022 and his second win of the season.
The race featured the debut of IndyCar’s hybrid engine, which provided significant power boosts.
Palou extended his points lead despite finishing second, while O'Ward moved up to third in the standings.
Scott McLaughlin finished third, followed by Colton Herta and Marcus Ericsson.