Another Indy 500 near-miss for Pato O'Ward
Pato O'Ward faced another near-miss at the Indianapolis 500, finishing second despite a strong performance. A late yellow flag disrupted his strategy, and he struggled with brake issues during the final laps. O'Ward expressed disappointment, feeling he had done everything possible to secure a win.
- ▪O'Ward has finished sixth or better in six of the last seven Indy 500s but remains winless in the event.
- ▪A late yellow flag complicated O'Ward's chances of victory during the race.
- ▪He experienced brake issues that hindered his performance during restarts.
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