Arrow McLaren’s Pato O'Ward shows off toned physique in recent IG story

IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward uploaded a story on his Instagram on January 11, 2025, as he flaunted his physique. The Arrow McLaren driver shared a mirror selfie in the upload story and added a black and white filter to it, making the picture aesthetically pleasing and mystic.

Pato O'Ward seemed to be sitting in a changing room or a sauna as he clicked the mirror selfie. The Mexican driver covered his face in the selfie with his phone, flexed his muscles, and clicked the picture.

O’Ward was topless in the said picture as the cuts in his well-built shoulder, biceps, and chest were visible. The black and white filter combined with the posture in which the picture was clicked further enhanced his toned physique.

O'Ward's Instagram story - Source: via @patriciooward on Instagram

Pato O'Ward drives the #5 Chevrolet-powered Arrow McLaren in the IndyCar series. The Mexican has been with the Papaya Orange team since 2020 as he got a full-time role following the part-time 2019 season with Carlin. The 25-year-old is also the reserve driver for McLaren's F1 team.

The Arrow McLaren driver attended multiple F1 races in 2024 and was also present at the season finale in Abu Dhabi where McLaren took home the F1 constructors championship. O'Ward thanked the team a day after the Abu Dhabi GP and uploaded pictures from the post-season test. The caption read:

“Rocket on wheels. What a pleasure. Thanks @mclaren and what a machine you guys have built. That completes my 2024 racing season. Onto 2025”

Pato O'Ward also drove the McLaren MCL38 at his home race i.e. the Mexican GP during the FP1 session. The current role of a full-time IndyCar driver and F1 reserve driver for McLaren was initially designed for Alex Palou. However, when the Spaniard refused to fulfill his contract commitment, O'Ward was given the role.

“F1 is out of my hand”: Pato O'Ward on Formula 1’s pay-to-play nature

Pato O'Ward driving the (29) McLaren MCL38 Mercedes on track during Formula 1 testing at Yas Marina Circuit - Source: Getty

Pato O'Ward was given the McLaren F1 reserve driver role for the 2024 season. This included the possibility of getting a full-time seat with the team. However, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris signing long-term contracts with the team, the McLaren seat is out of the question.

When asked about moving to another team for a full-time role, O'Ward detailed the pay-to-play nature of F1. He said:

“Formula 1 is out of my hands. Every time I get in the car, the team understands and knows that I am capable of giving them the results that I have given them in IndyCar, the same will be true in Formula 1. At the end of the day it is still a car with four wheels. It is a world with a lot of politics. I don't have 30 million dollars that I can offer to get a seat. I understand that there is a point where many teams focus on that.” [translated via Google from mediotiempo.com]

The Mexican will continue to fulfill the hybrid role of IndyCar driver and F1 reserve driver for McLaren for the upcoming motorsports season.