A chat with Pato O'Ward. Is he F1's next rookie?

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Mexican driver Patricio (Pato) O'Ward drives for Arrow McLaren SP in the US Indycar series but is a serious candidate for a seat in F1. I've been impressed with the 23-year old since I met him at the 2021 Mexican GP. I chatted with him over a long lunch in Indianapolis mid-May and if he manages to snare an F1 seat, there's no doubt he will bring real flare and excitement to the sport. Join me as I chat with Pato O'Ward; is he F1's next rookie?
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@robertaugustijn1157 2 жыл бұрын

I really like Pato. He is very open and detailed in what he says. It reminds me a bit of the old interviews with Senna. Hope he makes it to F1.

@paulo9504 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of young JPM. Dude is excellent on cold tires and can be quite animated like JPM was in F1 early on with Williams.

@3namesjames 2 жыл бұрын

Pato's personality will a great addition to the F1 paddock. I'm rooting for him.

@Aeway100 2 жыл бұрын

I like the contrast between Pato and Checo, Pato is a pretty modern, outgoing, funny and charismatic, while Checo is shy, more measured, family-oriented and tradional in every aspect, both are great drivers and great lads in their own way. I hope Pato makes it to F1 if he wishes to do so, he's got the talent and work ethic to at least get a chance.

@dapivimu 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly and I can’t wait to have Pato in F1. Great drivers as well as great people. My friend met Checo and he was reserved but super nice.

@caiobailoni99 2 жыл бұрын

Pato is exactly what you saw in this video, at the Indy in St. Petersburg this year, he was running to get into the grid when I shout his name, he saw me, came back, and took a picture with me and my little soon, later on, I was at the grid taking a picture, he spotted me again and waived to me saying hey mate. Incredible, human, great driver, and hungry for the F1 seat, I'm very hopeful he gets Riccardo's seat soon.

@KymIllman 2 жыл бұрын

approachable yes

@Sarah_2094 2 жыл бұрын

Pato is very charismatic! Here’s hoping he gets to f1 soon! 🧡

@teakindgren8377 2 жыл бұрын

Pato is so extremely interesting to listen to, amazing talker! Great questions too! Would love to see him in F1 some day

@KymIllman 2 жыл бұрын

see how things pan out hey

@andyelliott8027 2 жыл бұрын

@@KymIllman Epic drives from Pato and Marcus in the Indy 500.

@heatherhamilton378 2 жыл бұрын

This was such an incredible interview, it’s so cool to see Pato talking to you and I hope he can drive at mclaren alongside lando soon, that would be a epic line up.

@KymIllman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Heather

@SlushyPlayz 2 жыл бұрын

Why not alongside Daniel ricciardo @Heather Hamilton

@mtyx01 2 жыл бұрын

@@SlushyPlayz Daniel has already spent his chance, also McL needs youth!

@kanan1361 2 жыл бұрын

Now I see why Zac Brown likes him. Pato has a charismatic charm and a talent. He does look good in that McLaren gear.

@mamavswild 2 жыл бұрын

He’s the perfect choice to replace Daniel and he and Lando are already good friends…the chemistry would be off the charts.

@pablomiranda97 2 жыл бұрын

Pato is a top lad! Hope to see him in F1 soon. 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

@oatmealandraisins4226 2 жыл бұрын

I really wish to see Pato in F1. He’s so freaking talented and fun as f 😂

@sonja2183 2 жыл бұрын

I‘m always impressed because of the Charisma and mature self-confidence of the young Drivers! Pato fits for 100% to the Formula 1 !!

@andresgutierrezjunco9721 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing driver. Getting Pato to F1 is a no brainer for Zak. He is a CASH COW and great marketing for Mclaren.

@kazisamir3411 2 жыл бұрын

A cash cow that can win. Basically win for whoever gets him in every possible way.

@soisaidtogod4248 2 жыл бұрын

As well as a fine mobile chicane.

@jessy8a10 2 жыл бұрын

But they need to find him a replacement in indy

@gealingeman8643 2 жыл бұрын

He wont win in F1. He can win in Indycar. Zak is blinded by the North or South American driver dream. Pato has no licence points. He simply doesnt have the experience to get those points. Its a great guy. Great racer in Indy. Let him do F2. Get his points that way and expercience the HUGE difference from Indycar. Then we'll see if he has the qualities needed. Indycar isnt F1, far from it.

@epictetusenlightenment7224 2 жыл бұрын

@@gealingeman8643 he's already did f2 and he was shit back then.

@ssarki76 2 жыл бұрын

Took my son to his first Indy car race in Detroit last year where Pato won! We both became big Pato fans that day. What a nice young man!

@joeofoysterbay7197 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Pato's got more personality than his body can hold. IndyCar driver access is refreshing. Younger drivers appreciate the importance of connecting with fans, and they're just more open because of generational and tech changes, and that's good for all of us. He must have some pretty decent parents. Congrats on 200K+ subscribers!

@cristinasada1597 2 жыл бұрын

His parents are great, great people. Whole family, just fantastic people.

@KymIllman 2 жыл бұрын

thanks.

@luisPBonilla 2 жыл бұрын

I love Pato's energy

@rachelkoiks 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never watched a long interview with him before. I like him. He radiates lots of positive energy. I read an article last night about the Indy 500 since I couldn’t watch it and it praised Pato O’Ward a lot. I mean a lot, a lot. So much so it confused me and I thought he won.

@mamavswild 2 жыл бұрын

Oh that ending was INSANE he nearly did win. It was like the AbuDhabi 2021 last lap shootout only at Indy, it had the same vibe.

@themangix357 2 жыл бұрын

Darn too bad about Pato not winning the 500, it was really close! But hey he has proven time and time again that he's a top caliber INDY driver. Good luck to him!

@damianhernanadez3083 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview! coming from a Mexican from the states you don’t see folks interviewing many ppl like us, this was truly humbling that you chose to interview him and pay for his lunch at the end. I feel this interview will be great for the audiences, cheers

@KymIllman 2 жыл бұрын

hope so.

@captainjosue 2 жыл бұрын

I really really don't want him to go to F1 because he is an essential part of the growth of indycar right now. But if he does go I will be very happy for him and of course will continue to support him. Regardless where he goes he is a superstar that is about to explode.

@Hoolitank 2 жыл бұрын

Pato eres un chingon! Te quiero ver en la F1!

@Mark_Cadden 2 жыл бұрын

He has such a dynamic and charismatic personality AND he’s a hell of a driver. He would be a fantastic addition to F1, but until then I’m sure Indy is glad to have him

@sheco9059 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see Pato in F1 soon alongside Checo

@southerntw 2 жыл бұрын

He's a fun explainer! Could listen to him all day.

@velvetjones1856 2 жыл бұрын

Pato is a very exciting driver. I was rooting for him at Indy. He could be a possible replacement for Danny Ric if he is dropped by McLaren.

@iFlickdown 2 жыл бұрын

Id rather see Pato in the 2nd seat at McLaren than any other driver including Gasly but at the end of the day its up to big Zak. Pato resigned to arrow mclaren for another 2 years already.

@alarastaff 2 жыл бұрын

@@iFlickdown Big zak hahahaha, sounds like a super Chad

@mihirnallagonda2527 2 жыл бұрын

Straight swap betweeh Pato and DR? DR to Indycar with McLaren and Pato to F1.

@alarastaff 2 жыл бұрын

@@mihirnallagonda2527 pretty sure dr would love indy

@paulo9504 2 жыл бұрын

@@alarastaff He might love NASCAR even more since he is a big Earnhardt, Sr fan.

@miltonbrownrigg8409 2 жыл бұрын

Such an intoxicating character. Very happy to give of himself. Good chat.

@jodavey7832 2 жыл бұрын

Worth waiting for. What a charming young man, and Pato interesting too !

@KymIllman 2 жыл бұрын

hear hear!

@meltix 2 жыл бұрын

Love Pato's energy!!! I wish him the best in the future!!

@juanmanuelmunoz9149 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck Pato! Would love to see you in F1

@gtytrtt 2 жыл бұрын

He’s got the talent and personality to get into f1 with Mclaren. I hope he’s a top choice considering the rumor of Daniel being taken out. The team needs to step it up and not run on one leg.

@kevinmorrissette2394 2 жыл бұрын

What a great interview. I love Pato’s attitude we need more like him in the world

@KymIllman 2 жыл бұрын

I concur

@optyfen5276 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't mind Pato coming on more often, really like the guy.

@yazminm1922 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing interview! Pato deserves that seat in F1, everyone would love to see him there!

@soisaidtogod4248 2 жыл бұрын

Deserves, not earned, how american.

@yazminm1922 2 жыл бұрын

@@soisaidtogod4248 I'm not even American, I don't know what you are talking about! Let people have opinions about their favorite drivers

@LarsAgerbk 2 жыл бұрын

If Kym Illman decides to have lunch with you. You're having lunch with Kym Illman whether you like it or not. And you're not paying.

@KymIllman 2 жыл бұрын

spot on Lars

@fernandogil65 2 жыл бұрын

Pato is such a cool guy! I’ve been crossing all my fingers for him to get in F1, hopefully soon 🦆🇲🇽

@andonisaval1995 2 жыл бұрын

Pato te esperamos en la F1 !!! Te tocara representar a México cuando se retire checo. Exito!!! Y viva México 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

@joseanguiano5706 2 жыл бұрын

I met him last year in Austin at COTA, me and my dad saw him inside the blocked off mclaren clubhouse and he heard is calling for him. He came down, made sure to take pictures and sign autographs. Such a genuinely nice guy and so friendly. Hope he can make it to the pinnacle of the sport.

@Anits1989 2 жыл бұрын

Love Pato ❤️ He’s so genuine and humble! He always makes time for fans. What an amazing interview! I really hope he makes it to F1 soon! This is the content we love to see.

@KymIllman 2 жыл бұрын

More to come

@igorkrzyszkowski5837 2 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal Interview! Hope we get to see more interviews like this in the future!

@KymIllman 2 жыл бұрын

Going to interview Lindsay Brewer in Canada. That will be interesting.

@leopoldoenriquez2526 Жыл бұрын

Pato has such a huge charisma. He deserves a real chance in F1. With Piastri’s signature with MCL his chances are now diminished but perhaps with another team like Alpha Tauri plus a good sponsorship package of Monterrey companies. Let’s hope and see him there soon.

@ruukogchase5165 2 жыл бұрын

The chemistry between Pato & Kym is just so pure. Loving it.

@KymIllman 2 жыл бұрын

CHeers

@MercurialV7 2 жыл бұрын

I really want him on the F1 grid. He would be such a great addition! Viva Mexico!

@mamavswild 2 жыл бұрын

Checo will have a friend 😂 jk everyone loves Checo but still, a fellow Mexican would be super cool for the country

@ucantseemeverywell 2 жыл бұрын

great personality and driver. hope to see him in f1 eventually

@luiscarriles477 2 жыл бұрын

He’s really special and I have no doubt he would be a superstar in F1.

@russn4933 2 жыл бұрын

I never saw Pato speak. What a great guy. Much props and great support for him! I hope he's the next F1 rookie!!!

@Kestrel626 2 жыл бұрын

Him & Lando work make a fun team.

@Sarah_2094 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly we dont know, remember when ppl said dan and lando would be great? They dont have that much chemistry tbh.

@svenkrause4019 2 жыл бұрын

If this guy is not needed in F1 I don’t know. We need real characters, as someone wrote here, he reminds me too of Ayrton Senna. F1 with Pato will be amazing!

@victortran8540 2 жыл бұрын

What a great and open guy. Hope he’s in F1 soon.

@gerardvecino3362 2 жыл бұрын

What an incredible interview, I love how open he is when talking and that he wants to give Arrow McLaren the first 500 and the first championship. I started watching indy perhaps being from Spain and the schedules for him, I love how he is. Hope the best for him and he can drive for McLaren F1 sooner than later. Let's gooo Pato!!!!

@mamavswild 2 жыл бұрын

Checo will have a fellow Mexican on the grid! Pato seems like the kind of guy who will fit in really well and that’s needed since he will coming into F1 from a non-traditional route and will be viewed with a little bit of wariness due to that…he will put everyone at ease quite quickly with his charisma! And he’s already good friends with Lando.

@jordanspivey8669 2 жыл бұрын

Theres a reason us here in america and our friends south of the border as well as others around the world support Pato . F1 would be absolutely stealing pure joy away from the Indycar series . Unbelievable interview , my favorite yet. As fans of mororsport and the “dreamers” that come along with it we may never get a chance in the car but with drivers who are personable and full of personality like Pato we feel that much closer to the dream by hearing the kid who dreamt it once before explain the feeling and the facial expressions of pure excitement. Thanks pato ! See you at the track .

@andys1548 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, his character is something else! Excellent listen!

@IskanderVFX 2 жыл бұрын

The man has more fundament than half the current grid mate!! Awesome interview, would love to see him in the McLaren or the Alfa Romeo

@barrygallagher3306 2 жыл бұрын

Kym what a great video. I never heard Pato speak before, rooting for him from now on! Great guy!!!

@KymIllman 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@sunshine7631 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kym and Pato! This was a nice Saturday morning surprise to go with my first cup of coffee ☺️

@Don_Rodrigo44 2 жыл бұрын

that was a great interview really hope pato gets his shot in f1

@KymIllman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ishanegi4302 2 жыл бұрын

Pato O'ward should be in Formula1. Kym, you should start your own podcast and introduce us to people behind the scenes in Motorsport teams, their life stories, and their Career trajectory. You have the voice for it and you are a great storyteller.

@KymIllman 2 жыл бұрын

maybe

@Banyo__ 2 жыл бұрын

I loved seeing this guy do his F1 test because he was literally "us" who would be freaking out in a good way if we ever got the chance. He's got a good vibe, good energy, and we've already seen him (*ahem) in a McLaren race suit so crossing my fingers.

@mamavswild 2 жыл бұрын

How he was giddy and jumpy was so hilarious, he had Lando in stitches.

@drchriscov 2 жыл бұрын

Pato gran persona y pronto F1 piloto!

@curtishoffmeister9399 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you interviewed someone outside of Formula One! I’ve been watching sports car racing, F1 and Indy cars since the sixties, when my father got me interested in the sport by building a model Ford GT40 for me. I would love to see Pato get a shot in F1. Colton Herta, too, though I fear he might wreck a lot.

@mamavswild 2 жыл бұрын

Herta might be more careful in a different series, I see Herta getting picked up by Andretti for their debut season…a Herta/Gasly pairing at Andretti is quite fun to think about.

@liamchannel37 2 жыл бұрын

Kym, as someone who has known Pato since Karting he would be the best addition to Formula 1!

@bucketlistmetaldetectingu.7689 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for bring Indy to your channel. Pato is a superstar in America and enjoy watching him. Hopefully you will continue branching out with other Indy drivers. 👍

@KymIllman 2 жыл бұрын

I hope so too!

@KabertoothTiger 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview! I didn’t need another reason to root for McLaren and Pato, but I’ll welcome this for sure. I feel like every driver for McLaren is super likable and has great character. Great team culture will give great results.

@hewiebecker6165 2 жыл бұрын

After the young driver's tests in Abu Dhabi I saw an interview with him as well as some videos on the McLaren KZfaq of his amazing presence playing off of Danny and Lando's equally amazing personalities and I was instantly a fan. I can say with total sincerity that he got me, an F1 fanatic to follow Indycar. I'm not Mexican but I was even gutted that he didn't win the 500 and do a Mexican sweep of the sporting events that day. What's more is there is a lot being said about Colton Herta's ability but I'm favouring Pato over Colton to join F1 just because I'd love to see his presence in the sport. Top shout for getting him on your channel.

@abigailxox4006 2 жыл бұрын

Pato honestly has to be one of my favourite racing drivers at this point

@peetothewee03 2 жыл бұрын

He loves to talk. Good vibe. Good interview Kym.

@MrDeez1111 2 жыл бұрын

I am a massive formula one and Indy car fan and it would be awesome to see pato in a formula 1 car soon!!

@EvryTime 2 жыл бұрын

Man, such a great personality. Both Pato and Kym. Great content.

@maxresendiz451 2 жыл бұрын

Top quality driver, but even better person I hope he gets to f1 in the up coming years.

@ivancamacho7668 7 ай бұрын

Kym, it is a never seen before great description of the sensations in an F1 car, by someone who comes from winning races in the second best formula series of this world. His impresions are so credible been Pato someone with such a great curriculum! Thanks to you an Pato O Ward as well. Cheering for him in any series!

@KymIllman 7 ай бұрын

He’s a fun guy. Loves life.

@davidlinder0987 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t watch it live, but I love watching the extended highlights of IndyCar. A bit different from F1, but it’s really competitive at the moment.

@mamavswild 2 жыл бұрын

I tried to watch the Indy500 and is it not available to watch outside of live??

@hectornajar5835 2 жыл бұрын

@@mamavswild racing was amazing and really intense if you get a chance

@davidp9182 2 жыл бұрын

Huge Danny Ric fan but if he is out the door, I would love for Pato to be his replacement. Though Ric’s personality is 1/1, I think Pato would fit in nicely with that McLaren team and their fan base. And of course, most importantly, he’s a top notch driver who could elevate that team very quickly. You can tell he wants it bad. Great interview!

@Mandykiss4500 2 жыл бұрын

Super License Points, Pato would have to WIN the current Indycar Championship do get Super License to apply for a F1 Seat…

@davidp9182 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mandykiss4500 Ahhh that’s right. Well so far he’s put himself very much in contention. Even if he does win - I’m not sure the timing of IndyCar finish vs F1 - he may not get his license in time to realistically start the next season as I feel like most teams like to have their lineups decided well before the current season ends. Regardless of where he ends up next year I’ll be rooting for the guy

@nathansetiabudi6484 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mandykiss4500 he only needs to finish 4th?? He has 30 super license points right now

@paulo9504 2 жыл бұрын

@@nathansetiabudi6484 That is correct. Mandy is an idiot. Just ignore her uninformed nonsense.

@mamavswild 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mandykiss4500 You’ve been all over the comments spamming about superlicense points without knowing what you’re talking about. Especially when being backed by McLaren, if they want to give him the time on track to get his points, he is GONNA get the time in the car to get his points. Superlicense points will not stop a team if they believe in a driver enough…they’ll make it happen, similar to how Red Bull literally created a whole day to give the 17 year old kid Max Verstappen, who didn’t even have a drivers license, a full day in the car and just told him to go around hundreds of times. They’ll make it happen.

@luiszavala9728 2 жыл бұрын

I know Pato was the talent here but Kym really made a great interviewer. Great questions, great setting, there can be a career outside of photography for him.

@KymIllman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@bmorg5190 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure Kym is doing exactly what he wants to be doing lol. If that’s what you meant. Gets to do things like this all the time and be behind the scenes. All the traveling he gets to do too is awesome. -Hope all is well from Detroit

@luiszavala9728 2 жыл бұрын

@@bmorg5190 i bet. I mean who wouldn’t want to be him.

@bmorg5190 2 жыл бұрын

@@KymIllman Kym! Hey! Yooo! I want to be YOU! 🤣🤷‍♂️😊

@cmdrhersin592 2 жыл бұрын

One of the coolest interviews i have seen in years. Chill out, no nonsense hope you have few more in the pipeline :) Really Hope he gets he's chance in F1 such positive and normal dude.

@jessy8a10 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this interview. As a Mexican we are so proud of him and we will love to see him in f1. You asked him all the questions I hadabout his plans and projects thank you.

@muhammadad1943 2 жыл бұрын

Kym I've been following you for ages and I have enjoyed your growth as a channel that shows the race weekend but I am absolutely shocked at how great of an interviewer you are, this is something you should definitely pursue for the future with upcoming f2 and f3 drivers if you get the time

@KymIllman 2 жыл бұрын

The thing is my accreditation doesn't allow me to shoot video or audio at the track so it has be done away from the track.

@muhammadad1943 2 жыл бұрын

@@KymIllman would having a relationship with a news website that has f2 and f3 accreditation open you up to those interviews? Or are you unable to work for someone else while there as a photographer?

@phoenixza3705 2 жыл бұрын

Pat is such a vibe!!! He would be awesome in F1 😄😄

@SheldonGoh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this really great interview Kym! I liked Pato before, but now I'm really rooting for him to make it into F1. I totally agree that he would fit in perfectly and I can't wait to see him on the F1 grid someday soon.

@Christoufable 2 жыл бұрын

Waw what an awesome interaction, what a warm guy. That could cleeeeeaaaaarly light up the F1 interviews non stop :)

@NikolaiPCulp 2 жыл бұрын

Pato is very likable. Hope he continues to do well in indycar and when he gets to F1 does well there as well

@gustavofernandez7178 2 жыл бұрын

Great chat !!! I enjoyed listening to Pato...my favorite IndyCar driver!

@bern7851 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! One of my favorite!

@KymIllman 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear

@CarlosVS 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, can't wait to see this man in F1.

@marcokar76 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see Pato racing against Checo, who has been the role model for all these young drivers coming from Mexico. I know they both text each other every race. Just want to see the young gun racing the old warrior.