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O'Ward Breaks Podium Drought with Mid-Ohio Win

Pato O'Ward captured his 10th career INDYCAR victory at Mid-Ohio, ending his season-long podium drought as Arrow McLaren celebrated its first 1-2 finish.

O'Ward, who had not finished on the podium all season, took the lead on Lap 42 after Christian Lundgaard made a mistake and never relinquished control. The McLaren drivers had started the race 1-2, with Lundgaard on the pole, creating a historic moment for the team.

The victory comes amid rumors of potential lineup changes at Arrow McLaren, with Lundgaard possibly on his way out despite his strong performance. Team principal Tony Kanaan received a text from McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown about the 1-2 finish, stating 'It won't be the last.' Fellow driver Nolan Siegel is also showing promise with a 10th-place finish, potentially boosting his chances amid the uncertain future. game-sweetbonanza.com