PATO O’WARD

Patricio “Pato” O’Ward was born in Monterrey, Mexico in 1999, beginning his racing career not long after, starting karting at just the age of six. Showing raw talent from an early age, Pato split his childhood between Mexico and Texas, before eventually moving to moving to France in 2013 to compete in the French F4 Championship. The next year he would return to the U.S. and start the Road to Indy ladder. This set him on a course to where he is today, driving the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

Pato is full of passion for his sport, his family and his country. Being the only Mexican driver currently in the series, Pato taps into one of the most diehard motor sports fanbases in the world and has an incredibly loyal following both at the racetrack and on social media.

This following has only grown as the young driver finds success in America, winning the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona in 2017, and more recently 2021, in additional to an Indy Lights championship in 2018. In four full seasons in the NTT INDYCAR SERES, Pato has racked up four wins, five poles and 20 podium finishes, including a career-best seven podium finishes in 2023. He’s finished in the top four in the championship three times in four seasons, including a fourth-place finish in 2023.

In addition to his Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team commitments, the Mexican will be a 2024 McLaren Formula 1 Reserve Driver now that he is eligible for an FIA Super License. He is a member of our McLaren Driver Development programme, which aims to support established professional drivers in other series, providing them with opportunities to gain experience in F1.

Pato made his maiden appearance in F1 machinery during post-season testing at Abu Dhabi in 2021, and he has also tested the MCL35M in multiple private tests. His competitive F1 debut for McLaren came around the Yas Marina Circuit in Free Practice 1 at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, completing 22 laps. He followed this up with his second competitive appearance in FP1 at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, before returning to the track in the end-of-season Young Drivers test.

Off the track, Pato lists karting and fitness training as his hobbies and is a fan of chilaquiles and sushi. 

Alexander Rossi

Alexander Rossi was born in 1991 and grew up in Nevada City, California. He began racing go-karts by age 10 and it didn’t take him long to find success behind the wheel. By 14 years old, Alexander had won multiple national and international karting championships. Moving on from karting, Alexander made the jump in 2008 to becoming Formula BMW World Champion, winning the most poles and victories in series history.

At 17, Alexander moved to Europe in his pursuit of F1 and, at the time, was the youngest driver to hold an F1 Super License. Six years later, in 2015, he made five F1 Grand Prix starts for Manor Racing.

Alexander moved back to the United States in 2016 to race for Andretti Herta Autosport as a rookie in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. That’s where, in his fifth start, he won the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500, coasting to the finish line without fuel. Alexander made the move to Arrow McLaren from Andretti Autosport, and over his eight seasons in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES has compiled eight wins, seven poles and 29 podium finishes. He was remarkably consistent in his first season in papaya, with six top-five and 11 top-10 finishes.

Alexander enters his second season in the No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, looking to build off his 2023 campaign with the team in which he finished ninth in the championship. Alexander is teammates with Pato O’Ward and David Malukas among the McLaren Racing IndyCar Team’s stable of drivers.

Currently residing in Indianapolis, Alexander spends his time with his wife and two dogs, while training in the gym and by cycling. He also is the co-host of a weekly SiriusXM podcast called “Off Track with Hinch & Rossi” and also has competed on the CBS show “The Amazing Race.” Alexander was the honorary chair of the tenth annual Rev event in May 2023, benefiting Indiana University Health Foundation and the critical work they do in the community.

NOLAN SIEGEL

Nolan joins Arrow McLaren to pilot the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet on a full-time basis for the rest of the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, 2025 and beyond. 

Nolan, a 19-year-old from California, is a talented, up-and-coming driver who recently won the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans in the LMP2 class. He makes the jump to full-time INDYCAR competition as the youngest driver on the grid. 

Last year, he was awarded the INDY NXT Rookie of the Year after earning two wins and five podiums en route to a third-place finish in the standings. Then, earlier this year, he kicked off his sophomore INDY NXT season with a win at St. Petersburg and proceeded to finish within the top-five in four of his five starts. 

Prior to making the jump to INDY NXT, Nolan competed in the Indy Pro 2000 Championship where he finished fourth in the standings in 2022 after recording two wins and six podiums. He previously raced in the U.S. F2000 National Championship from 2019-21, where he produced a win and six podiums. 

Nolan holds a diverse driving background that includes sports car competition. He recently raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with United Autosports for the No. 22 prototype in the LMP2 class and is a race winner in the IMSA SportsCar Championship and the Asian Le Mans Series. 

Away from the racetrack, Nolan enjoys playing guitar and enjoying time with friends, along with rooting on his native Bay Area sports teams in the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers and San Jose Sharks.