With his third win of the season in the IndyCar Series, Patricio O’Ward once again stole the spotlight. Starting from 10th position, the Mexican driver delivered a spectacular comeback on the streets of Toronto, capitalizing on yellow flags and a flawless Arrow McLaren strategy to claim victory in front of the world.

This triumph not only puts him back in the championship fight, but also ignites excitement among fans in Mexico.

A Historic Comeback in Toronto

The 2025 Toronto Grand Prix will be remembered as one of Pato O’Ward’s most courageous drives. His victory marks a turning point in the season, closes the gap to Alex Palou, and sparks the battle for the title.

Thanks to his recent results, Pato O’Ward has climbed to second place in the IndyCar drivers’ championship, currently holding 386 points, just 129 behind leader Alex Palou, who sits at 515

Zak Brown Gives the Green Light for F1 Talks

After the race, Pato O’Ward was seen celebrating with Zak Brown, CEO of the British outfit, fueling speculation about a possible move to Formula 1 for the 2026 season.

The driver from Monterrey, Nuevo León, was giving interviews in the pit lane following his win in Toronto, when cameras captured the moment Brown approached to personally congratulate him for his performance in Canada.

The Next Mexican in Formula 1?

The young Mexican talent is not only fighting for the IndyCar Series title, but also putting pressure on Zak Brown. Despite having two standout drivers in Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, the McLaren chief has not ruled out giving Pato an opportunity, should either of them move to another team.

For now, O’Ward remains McLaren’s reserve driver, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see him promoted to a full-time seat with the British team in the near future.