Pato O’Ward, a popular Mexican driver in IndyCar, expressed his disappointment that NASCAR has secured a race in Mexico City before IndyCar. O’Ward believes the series missed a significant opportunity to expand its presence in a market eager to see him race. He argues that IndyCar should have pursued a race in Mexico City more aggressively, particularly given his growing popularity among fans. Despite IndyCar CEO Mark Miles’s claims of ongoing discussions, O’Ward believes the series has been too slow to act. He believes that IndyCar should prioritize Latin America for expansion and that a race in Mexico City would be a major draw for both the series and O’Ward.