The reception that Pato O'Ward has received at the Mexican Grand Prix might make one believe the 25-year-old was lining up on the F1 grid alongside the likes of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Rather, the Arrow McLaren IndyCar driver has resonated so strongly with motorsport fans in his home country that he receives a hero's welcome upon arrival in Mexico City.
His promotion to McLaren reserve driver, and the announcement that he'll jump behind the wheel during FP1 at this weekend's race, has only heightened the fervor around the Monterrey-born athlete. We caught up with O'Ward earlier this month to discover some of his must-do recommendations in Mexico's capital.
