Pato O’Ward, driver for the Arrow McLaren team, has expressed his frustration towards Mexican promoters regarding any attempt to bring IndyCar to Mexico. His statements come after the confirmation that the next IndyCar Series race will take place in Barcelona in 2027, driven by a local promoter.
O’Ward emphasized that an initiative of this magnitude requires a joint effort, noting that so far this collective commitment has not been achieved in his home country. Despite the geographical proximity, it seems difficult for the race to take place at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in the near future.
The driver from Monterrey pointed out that the speed with which the agreement was finalized in Barcelona highlights the differences between a project driven by collective enthusiasm and the financial difficulties that hinder the Mexican market. ‘As we have seen with the signing in Barcelona, things can move quickly when the city or the circuit truly wants the series to arrive,’ O’Ward recently remarked.
Moreover, he noted that IndyCar in Mexico could replicate the success currently enjoyed by Formula 1 in the country. ‘The history of CART with Adrián Fernández in Mexico is an example of the potential we could have with IndyCar. We have the conditions to achieve it,’ he added.
Finally, O’Ward insisted that the key to the success of this initiative lies in the passion and genuine commitment of all involved. ‘We need a group of people who are really engaged and want to make it work, not just thinking about their paycheck,’ he concluded.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
