O’Ward dedicates IndyCar victory to Senna

Pato O’Ward won round four of the 2022 IndyCar Series – and then dedicated his victory to Ayrton Senna on the anniversary of the Brazilian’s passing.

Driving for the Arrow McLaren SP team, O’Ward triumphed at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama to record his third IndyCar success following two last year.

It came 28 years to the day since Senna, who had won his three Formula 1 Drivers’ World Championships for McLaren, had died when crashing while leading the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola.

“I dedicate this win today to the memory of Ayrton Senna on the anniversary of his loss 28 years ago,” said O’Ward in a tweet that depicted Senna with a ‘Remembering Ayrton’ caption.

“I know he means a lot to everyone at McLaren and to McLaren fans all over the world.”

I dedicate this win today to the memory of Ayrton Senna on the anniversary of his loss 28 years ago. I know he means a lot to everyone at McLaren and to McLaren fans all over the world. pic.twitter.com/NQ7wuTWPvu

— Pato O'Ward (@PatricioOWard) May 2, 2022

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For the 22-year-old Mexican driver, the win completed a return to form after he had finished only 12th and 15th in the first two races of the season at a time when he admitted he had been distracted by contract talks.

Considered a potential F1 driver of the future, having taken part in last year’s end-of-season test in Abu