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Pato O'Ward: The Heartbreak at Indy 500

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Pato O'Ward comes close to victory but ends up heartbroken at the Indy 500. Find out how he missed out on the win and the emotions he went through.

Pato O'Ward, the rising star in the IndyCar scene, recently experienced a heartbreaking moment at the Indy 500. Leading on the final lap, O'Ward was just two corners away from victory when Josef Newgarden made a daring pass, leaving him in second place once again. The young driver expressed his emotions, stating, 'When you come so close and you just can't seem to get it right, it's just a lot of emotion. I know I can win this race.' Despite the disappointment, O'Ward remained resilient, vowing to continue striving for the top spot.

In a raw post-race interview, O'Ward shared his frustrations at being 'so f****** close' to achieving his Indy 500 win. Alongside his teammate Alexander Rossi, they both led late in the race but fell short of securing the victory. The emotional aftermath of the race showcased O'Ward's determination and passion for success in the highly competitive motorsport arena.

While O'Ward may have not clinched the top spot at the Indy 500, his performance and fighting spirit have solidified his position as a top contender in the racing world. Despite the heartbreak and the 'painful' end to the race, O'Ward's unwavering dedication to excellence shines brightly. Fans and fellow drivers alike recognize his talent and tenacity, setting the stage for even more thrilling races and unforgettable moments in O'Ward's promising career.

In the midst of his heartbreak, O'Ward's resilience and determination are admirable traits that showcase his true character and commitment to success in the face of adversity. As he continues to chase victory in the IndyCar series, the racing world eagerly anticipates O'Ward's next moves and the exciting moments he is bound to bring to the track.

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'Just two corners short.' Pato O'Ward heartbroken after finishing 2nd ... (The Indianapolis Star)

Pato O'Ward: 'When you come so close and you just can't seem to get it right, it's just a lot of emotion. I know I can win this race.'

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At Indy 500, Pato O'Ward heartbroken after coming up short again (The Athletic)

O'Ward was leading Sunday's Indy 500 on the last lap before Josef Newgarden made a daring pass and denied him once again.

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O'Ward Heartbroken But Not Defeated (INDYCAR)

5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, the second-place finisher in the “500” lowered his head on his car and released everything within him. “It was just very wet in there ...

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Heartbroken O'Ward cracking the Indy code but still licking wounds (RACER)

Pato O'Ward is convinced that he couldn't have done anything different in the final laps of Sunday's Indianapolis 500, where he finished a heartbroken ...

Pato O'Ward 'so f****** close' to Indy 500 win, has to settle for ... (Yahoo Sports)

After the race, an emotional Pato O'Ward was obviously raw during his post-race live TV interview on NBC.

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McLaren Teammates Pato O'Ward & Alexander Rossi Share ... (Frontstretch.com)

O'Ward and Rossi were leading late but neither was able to hang on for the Indy 500 win.

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Indy 500 news | Pato O'Ward's emotional post-race interview (Wide World of Sports)

Indy 500 second place finisher Pato O'Ward fought back tears as he spoke of the "painful" end to the 200-lap race.

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Arrow McLaren and Pato O'Ward's Indy 500: 'Damn, this really hurts' (NBC Sports)

INDIANAPOLIS – Pato O'Ward had laid it all on the line in the 108thIndianapolis 500 in his end-of-the-race battle with Josef Newgarden for the victory .

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Pato O'Ward heartbroken after 2nd-place finish at 2024 Indy 500 (WTHR)

SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Arrow McLaren came to Indianapolis looking for a fresh start. Now, it's leaving with some long faces amid a potentially momentum-changing ...

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HOFFMAN: Pato O'Ward's Time Will Come - SPEED SPORT (SPEED SPORT)

Finishing second in any automobile race is typically chalked up as a strong result.

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O'Ward only has himself to blame for Indy 500 defeat (RacingNews365)

Pato O'Ward was crestfallen after his final lap Indy 500 defeat to Josef Newgarden - but only has himself to blame, writes Jake Nichol.

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Heartbroken O'Ward's greatness shone through in Indy 500 defeat (The Race)

Five years of pent-up frustration and emotion poured out of Pato O'Ward at the end of the Indy 500 after another near-miss. He appears content with his lot, ...

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