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Pato O'Ward earns first victory of 2026 IndyCar season at Mid-Ohio

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Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Pato O'Ward earns first victory of 2026 IndyCar season at Mid-Ohio

Summary

Pato O'Ward secured his first win of the 2026 IndyCar season at Mid-Ohio, finishing just ahead of teammate Christian Lundgaard. Both drivers started the race in the first two positions, with O'Ward making a critical pass on Lundgaard during the competition. The margin of victory was just under one second. This race marked O'Ward's tenth career win, tying him with notable figures in IndyCar history.

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By the Numbers

•O'Ward wins at Mid-Ohio, marking his first 2026 victory.
•Teammate Lundgaard finishes closely behind him in second.
•Both drivers started the race in the first two positions.
•O'Ward passes Lundgaard during the race for the win.
•This win ties O'Ward with Pete DePaolo and Jimmy Vasser.

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What they're saying

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Pato O'Ward earned his first podium and his first victory of the 2026 season at Mid-Ohio, holding off teammate Christian Lundgaard. They started 1-2, and finished 1-2, with O'Ward pulling off a daring pass on pole-sitter Lundgaard partway through the race. Just under a second separated them at the checkered flaag. This is O'Ward's tenth career win, tying him with Pete DePaolo and Jimmy Vasser ...Keep reading
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