Pato O’Ward disputes Christian Lundgaard comments ahead of IndyCar finale
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Tensions escalated within Arrow McLaren on September 4, 2026, as the team prepared for the IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca. Driver Pato O’Ward publicly responded to allegations made by teammate Christian Lundgaard regarding the development of the team’s oval setup. The friction follows the announcement that Lundgaard will depart the organization after this season. Despite securing two victories during his tenure with the team, Lundgaard is not slated to return to the #7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet in 2027. The exchange marks a point of contention within the garage as the team concludes its campaign. Neither party has provided further comment on the specifics of the setup disputes as the series heads into the final race of the year.
- •Pato O’Ward issued a public rebuttal to comments from teammate Christian Lundgaard.
- •The dispute involves disagreements over Arrow McLaren's oval setup development.
- •Christian Lundgaard will leave Arrow McLaren following the 2026 season.
- •The disagreement emerged ahead of the IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca.
- 8:12 PMMotorsport.com — "He is full of sh*t": Pato O’Ward blasts departing Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — "He is full of sh*t": Pato O’Ward blasts departing Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard
"Tensions within Arrow McLaren have boiled over ahead of the IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca, as Pato O’Ward issued a blistering response to departing teammate Christian Lundgaard over allegations surrounding the team's oval setup development. The friction spiked after Lundgaard – driver of the #7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, who will not continue with the team in 2027 despite two wins this ...Keep reading
"Sparks fly at Arrow McLaren ahead of the IndyCar finale as O'Ward rejects allegations that the team's oval development caters exclusively to his preferences
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 4, 2026, 8:12 PM"He is full of sh*t": Pato O’Ward blasts departing Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard
Tensions within Arrow McLaren have boiled over ahead of the IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca, as Pato O’Ward issued a blistering response to departing teammate Christian Lundgaard over allegations surrounding the team's oval setup development. The friction spiked after Lundgaard – driver of the #7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, who will not continue with the team in 2027 despite two wins this ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 8:12 PM"He is full of sh*t": Pato O’Ward blasts departing Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard
Sparks fly at Arrow McLaren ahead of the IndyCar finale as O'Ward rejects allegations that the team's oval development caters exclusively to his preferences
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