Pato O’Ward admits he thought his FP1 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix could be over on the opening lap but was pleased to show how his preparations have improved compared to his first run with McLaren last year. The four-time IndyCar race-winner was only a few meters out of the pits when he reported a problem over team radio and was told to return to the garage without shifting out of second gear, with the car juddering heavily as he made his way round the lap. O’Ward admits he had no idea how serious the issue was but just hoped it wouldn’t stop him completing the hour-long session.
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