The 2025 IndyCar season has started, and Mexican driver Patricio O'Ward had a challenging beginning, finishing in eleventh place in the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Florida. During the first race of the year, O'Ward was hindered by a poor qualifying due to tire issues, which relegated him to the 23rd spot at the start.
Despite this setback, feelings were positive for the Mexican driver, who managed to climb more than 10 places during the race. He even managed to avoid a collision between Will Power and his teammate, Nolan Siegel, at the start of the race. However, this incident caused a puncture in one of O'Ward's tires, forcing him to make an early pit stop and adjust his strategy.
Despite these challenges, O'Ward showed good race pace on the straights and, despite the multiple tire changes, left a positive impression on spectators in St. Petersburg. In the end, Spaniard Alex Palou crossed the finish line in first place, followed by Scott Dixon and Josef Newgarden on the podium.
The next stop for IndyCar will be the Thermal Grand Prix in California on March 23. It will be an opportunity for Patricio O'Ward and the rest of the drivers to redeem their performances and continue to accumulate points in the championship.
