Pato O'Ward isn't a F1 driver, nor is he in a boy band - but if you saw the reception he received in downtown Mexico City, you'd be forgiven for assuming that was the case.
Pato O'Ward was not the only driver to take to the Silverstone track.
Pato O'Ward discusses the personal risks he's taken to develop his brand, and how IndyCar could benefit from taking some risks, too.
From louder engines to South American races, IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward feels his series could grow to challenge Formula 1.
McLaren may not have pulled off a win at the British Grand Prix, but it secured a historic victory in IndyCar's Mid-Ohio event
Pato O'Ward is aware that he's dipping his toes in two very distinct worlds.
Pato O'Ward opened many pair of eyes with that performance...
Pato O'Ward is not losing hope of racing in his dream series one day.
It is probably best that Marcus Ericsson stays out of Pato O'Ward's way for a while...
The Mexican was recently given his first test of an F1 session with an FP1 run-out in Abu Dhabi.
Pato O'Ward has had a taste of a Formula 1 race weekend, and he would like to have another soon.
Pato O'Ward will make his F1 debut this weekend when he replaces Lando Norris for FP1 in Abu Dhabi.
Opportunities at McLaren may be limited in the near future but Pato O'Ward isn't planning on going anywhere.
Pato O'Ward is one of many IndyCar drivers who has hit out at the undervaluing of the series by the FIA.
As man with one foot in both camps, Pato O'Ward knows what he is talking about.
Pato O'Ward's personality could be large enough to replace Daniel Ricciardo's cheeky role on the grid, according to Tom Clarkson...
Two IndyCar stars will take part in first practice sessions for McLaren between now and the season finale in Abu Dhabi.
Pato O'Ward and Alex Palou had some time behind the wheel of McLaren's 2021 challenger in Barcelona recently.
The two drivers will run the McLaren as part of a three-day test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Private tests such as Colton Herta experienced for McLaren no longer hold any appeal to Pato O'Ward.
Two of these IndyCar stars have already been linked with McLaren.
Speculation around Pato O'Ward's future appear to have been put to bed.
Ayrton Senna was in Pato O'Ward's thoughts after his latest IndyCar triumph for Arrow McLaren SP.
Zak Brown has moved to diffuse speculation over Pato O'Ward's future in the McLaren fold.
IndyCar star Pato O'Ward's future is looking far from certain.
Pato O’Ward has been set a challenge by Zak Brown to try and realise his dream of getting into F1.
Pato O'Ward hopes his Abu Dhabi test wasn't his first and last run in an F1 car, but says "wait and see" with regards to a switch.
Pato O'Ward says he noticed everyone in Formula 1 has an "incredible CV", which shows why the sport is as it is.
After impressing in Abu Dhabi, Pato O'Ward may get another go at driving Formula 1 machinery in 2022.