{"id":276767,"date":"2025-05-19T12:55:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T12:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/19\/zak-brown-shares-powerful-message-after-pato-oward-clinches-indy-500-front-row-spot\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:08:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:08:24","slug":"zak-brown-shares-powerful-message-after-pato-oward-clinches-indy-500-front-row-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/19\/zak-brown-shares-powerful-message-after-pato-oward-clinches-indy-500-front-row-spot\/","title":{"rendered":"Zak Brown shares powerful message after Pato O&#8217;Ward clinches Indy 500 front row spot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"4922926\" data-slug-id=\"2524195\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Arrow McLaren star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/player\/pato-oward\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Pato O&#8217;Ward<\/a> will start the 2025 Indy 500 from P3 on the grid with Veteran Takuma Sato and rookie Robert Shwartzman. McLaren CEO Zak Brown came out after the Sunday qualifying session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and shared a powerful message for the #5 Chevrolet drivers.<\/p>\n<p>O&#8217;Ward came into the 2025 Indy 500 with the feeling of redemption after losing last year to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/player\/josef-newgarden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Josef Newgarden<\/a> in the final laps. The Mexican driver was comfortably in the lead as the caution towards the end of the race changed the situation, and the #2 Team Penske drivers overtook O\u2019Ward going into the final lap.<\/p>\n<p>This season, O&#8217;Ward had a strong start to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/go\/indy-500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Indy 500<\/a> weekend and showcased good race pace and qualifying pace in the four days of practice that preceded the two qualifying days. The Mexican breezed through the challenge of the first qualifying session on Saturday and made the Top 12.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/team\/arrow-mclaren-sp\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Arrow McLaren<\/a> driver had a great day at Sunday qualifying, making it into the Fast 6 session. However, rookie Robert Shwartzman shocked everyone and set the fastest average speed in the Fast 6 and clinched the pole position for the Indy 500.<\/p>\n<p>Pato O&#8217;Ward finished P3 among the Fast 6, which guaranteed a front row start for the Arrow McLaren driver. Zak Brown hailed his driver&#8217;s efforts in the IndyCar qualifying on X.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe&#8217;ve got the best view in P3 to bring the field to green next Sunday. Mega laps from Pato for a four-lap average of 232.098 mph, powered by @TeamChevy and a full @ArrowMcLaren team effort for the 5 car to secure a front row position for the Indianapolis 500. Now let\u2019s go finish the job \ud83d\udc4a\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Pato O&#8217;Ward and Christian Lundgaard were the only Arrow McLaren drivers to make it to the Top 12, while Kyle Larson and Nolan Siegel qualified outside the Top 20.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Zak Brown hails Arrow McLaren drivers for the Indy 500 qualifying effort feat. Pato O&#8217;Ward <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>McLaren CEO Zak Brown came out and hailed the whole Arrow McLaren driver lineup after the Indy 500 qualifying. The Papaya team fielded four cars for the Indy 500, which includes the three regular season drivers Pato O&#8217;Ward, Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel, along with NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cSunday can&#8217;t come soon enough, where we&#8217;re set for 500 miles and a chance to make history again @IMS. Rolling off at the Indy 500 will be Pato on the front row in P3, Christian in P8, Kyle in P21 and Nolan in P26. Time to focus and stay locked in!\u201d read Zak Brown&#8217;s post.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The Indy 500 will take place on Sunday, May 25, on Memorial Day at the 2.5-mile oval of Indianapolis Motor Speedway.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-post-rating-widget\">\n<p><template id=\"post-rating-feedback-modal-template\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-feedback-box\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-content\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-data\">\n<p>Why did you not like this content?<\/p>\n<p><textarea id=\"dislike-feedback-text\" rows=\"4\" placeholder=\"Please type your feedback...\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<button class=\"close\">Cancel<\/button><br \/>\n<button class=\"submit\">Submit<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-widget-parent hidden\">\n<div class=\"rating-parent-container\">\n<div class=\"rating-content-holder\">\n<p>Was this article helpful?<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-action-container\">\n<div class=\"like-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-like-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"like\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-like-image post-rating-image\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" alt=\"like selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dislike-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-dislike-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"dislike\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-dis-like-image post-rating-image\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" alt=\"avatar selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nThank You for feedback\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-author-info-parent\">\n<span class=\"about-the-author\">About the author<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"author-info-holder\">\n<div class=\"author-pic-holder\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"author-pic\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,&lt;svg width=\" height=\"100\"\/><rect width=\"100\" height=\"100\" style=\"fill:rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\/>&#8221; data-lazy=&#8221;https:\/\/keedag.sportskeeda.com\/user-pic\/4512202-1732263092-200.jpg?w=200&#8243;<br \/>\nalt=&#8221;Pranay Bhagi&#8221; height=&#8221;72&#8243; width=&#8221;72&#8243;&gt;\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-bio-detail-holder\">\n<div class=\"author-bio\">\n<p class=\"author-bio\" id=\"author-bio-text\">\nPranay Bhagi is a motorsports journalist at Sportskeeda with over two years of experience in the industry. Having worked with respected platforms such as EssentiallySports and SportsRush, he has written nearly 2,000 articles covering the thrilling worlds of Formula 1 and NASCAR. Pranay\u2019s knack for presenting unique angles and breaking down complex developments has established him as a reliable voice in the motorsports community.<\/p>\n<p>Armed with a B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration, Pranay\u2019s professional journey reflects his dedication to accuracy and storytelling. His deep knowledge of motorsports allows him to anticipate trends, find engaging storylines, and mentor budding writers. He has also spearheaded initiatives to improve content efficiency, including leading workshops and presentations for fellow writers.<\/p>\n<p>When not writing or analyzing motorsport races, Pranay enjoys traveling across India on his motorcycle, watching football, and indulging his curiosity by researching various interests. A devoted fan of Sebastian Vettel, Pranay admires the champion\u2019s perseverance, integrity, and determination to fulfill dreams against all odds.<\/p>\n<p>Balancing a love for both drivers and constructors, Pranay continues to bring insightful, ethical, and compelling content to motorsports fans worldwide. At Sportskeeda, he aims to enrich readers\u2019 experience with his expertise and enthusiasm for the sport.\n<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"author-know-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/author\/pranay-bhagi\" aria-label=\"Author know more\">Know More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tag-cloud\">\n<div class=\"tags-text\">\n<div class=\"scrollable-content-holder  article-padding\">\n<p class=\"article-p  \">Quick Links<\/p>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerLeft\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Left \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-left.svg\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button><\/p>\n<nav id=\"pnProductNav\" class=\"pn-ProductNav\">\n<\/nav>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerRight\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Right \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-right.svg\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<p>More from Sportskeeda<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"publisher-name\">Edited by Hitesh Nigam<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/indycar\/news-zak-brown-shares-powerful-message-pato-o-ward-clinches-indy-500-front-row-spot\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Arrow McLaren star Pato O&#8217;Ward will start the 2025 Indy 500 from P3 on the grid with Veteran Takuma Sato and rookie Robert Shwartzman.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":276768,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[180],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/276767"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=276767"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/276767\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/276768"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=276767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=276767"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=276767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}