Summary
IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward will participate in the first practice session for McLaren at the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix, marking his return to Formula 1 at his home race. This will be O’Ward’s fourth practice session during an F1 weekend and his second consecutive FP1 at this event, continuing his role as a reserve driver for McLaren. Team Principal Andrea Stella highlighted O’Ward’s valuable contributions and impressive performance in IndyCar, reinforcing his suitability for this opportunity as he currently ranks fourth in the IndyCar standings.