Pato O’Ward braces for “street fight” after bumpy Freedom 250 practice
Pato O'Ward and the #5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet team endured a difficult start to the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on Saturday morning, placing 13th overall in an opening practice session defined by massive bumps, blended track surface irregularities and stifling humidity.
The 27-year-old Mexican driver set a best lap of 58.
Pato O’Ward is ‘ready for the street fight’ at Freedom 250
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 21: Pato O'Ward, driver of the #5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, walks the Freedom 250 Grand Prix track along the National Mall on August 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. Final preparations continue for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a two-day NTT IndyCar Series street race on August 22 and 23 past
