Pato O’Ward qualifies 10th for XPEL Grand Prix at Road America
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Pato O'Ward qualified 10th for the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America, clocking a time of 1m,44.4003s. This marks a notable drop from his earlier pace-setting practice time of 1m44.0029s. The race will take place on Sunday, and O'Ward is currently fifth in the IndyCar Series championship standings, seeking to improve his position in the upcoming event.
- •O'Ward achieved a qualifying time of 1m,44.4003s.
- •He was previously fastest in second practice.
- •The race is scheduled for Sunday at Road America.
- •O'Ward currently sits fifth in the championship standings.
- 10:19 PMMotorsport.com — Pato O’Ward left baffled by “wonky” tires after qualifying 10th at Road America
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Pato O’Ward left baffled by “wonky” tires after qualifying 10th at Road America
"Pato O'Ward was left searching for answers after qualifying 10th for Sunday’s XPEL Grand Prix at Road America. The 27-year-old Mexican, who currently sits fifth in the IndyCar Series championship standings, clocked a flying lap of 1m,44.4003s around the 4.014-mile, 14-turn natural terrain road course. It was a significant drop from his pace-setting time of 1m44.0029s in second practice on ...Keep reading
"O’Ward said every new set of soft tyres felt like a “coin toss” after qualifying 10th for Sunday’s IndyCar race
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 20, 2026, 10:19 PMPato O’Ward left baffled by “wonky” tires after qualifying 10th at Road America
Pato O'Ward was left searching for answers after qualifying 10th for Sunday’s XPEL Grand Prix at Road America. The 27-year-old Mexican, who currently sits fifth in the IndyCar Series championship standings, clocked a flying lap of 1m,44.4003s around the 4.014-mile, 14-turn natural terrain road course. It was a significant drop from his pace-setting time of 1m44.0029s in second practice on ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 10:19 PMPato O’Ward left baffled by “wonky” tires after qualifying 10th at Road America
O’Ward said every new set of soft tyres felt like a “coin toss” after qualifying 10th for Sunday’s IndyCar race
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