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Marcus Ericsson is a Swedish racing driver who competed in the Formula One World Championship from 2014 through 2018. He drove for Caterham and Sauber, later racing for Alfa Romeo Sauber, before moving to the United States and competing in IndyCar. Ericsson won the 2022 Indianapolis 500 and is known to viewers of both Formula One and American open-wheel racing.
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Which Formula 1 teams did Marcus Ericsson drive for?
Ericsson raced in F1 from 2014 to 2018, starting with Caterham in 2014 and then Sauber from 2015, spending his final season with the rebranded Alfa Romeo Sauber squad. The Swede never managed a podium but scored points during his Sauber years.
Why did Marcus Ericsson leave Formula 1 after 2018?
He lost his seat when Alfa Romeo took over Sauber's naming and signed Kimi Räikkönen and Antonio Giovinazzi for 2019. Ericsson stayed connected as a reserve driver while pivoting his career to America.
Did Marcus Ericsson win the Indianapolis 500?
Yes — he won the 2022 Indianapolis 500 driving for Chip Ganassi Racing. The victory made him only the second Swedish winner of the race after Kenny Bräck.
Which IndyCar team does Marcus Ericsson drive for now?
After his Ganassi years, Ericsson moved to Andretti Global (Andretti Autosport) in the mid-2020s. He remains one of the most prominent European drivers in the IndyCar Series.
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