Pato O’Ward captured both IndyCar Milwaukee races on Sunday, adding his 12th career victory—three arrived during the 2026 season.
Milwaukee race outcomes
Race #2, the first race held that afternoon, saw O’Ward dominate the field; Scott McLaughlin finished second and Christian Lundgaard secured third.
Race #1, the official opener of the weekend, was won by O’Ward on a pivotal final restart that displaced David Malukas. Malukas left as the event’s sixth career runner‑up, still hunting his first win, while Rinus VeeKay claimed the final podium spot, overtaking McLaughlin amid lapped traffic.
Historic double‑victory milestone
With two victories on a single day, O’Ward is the first driver to achieve such a feat since Rick Mears in 1981—a rarity underscoring the speed and skill of the 2026 Milwaukee field.
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