Marcus Ericsson will proceed as a driver for Andretti International into the 2027 IndyCar season, piloting the No. 28 entry. The ex-F1 driver and IndyCar star has been with Andretti for the reason that begin of the 2024 season. They’ve but to win a race collectively, however have collected two runner-up finishes and a pole place.
Ericsson will proceed alongside teammates Kyle Kirkwood and Will Energy for his fourth consecutive season with the historic IndyCar staff.
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“I am actually excited concerning the contract extension,” stated Ericsson in a launch from the staff. “I believe it has been yr for us. We have actually been turning issues round after final yr, and we have put in a whole lot of exhausting work, and that is actually been paying off. The outcomes have not all the time gone our manner this yr, however I really feel like we have been aggressive and within the combine on each sort of monitor. That makes me excited for subsequent yr and to have the ability to construct on the momentum we have created this yr. So, I am tremendous enthusiastic about that. I am very grateful to Jill, Dan, Cassidy and everybody else on the staff for the belief they’ve put in me and for believing in me. Now we will end this season sturdy, put our heads down and are available again even stronger subsequent yr.”
Marcus Ericsson, Andretti International
Marcus Ericsson, Andretti International
Added Jill Gregory, president at Andretti International: “Considered one of our priorities has been constructing consistency throughout our INDYCAR program, and bringing Marcus again is a crucial a part of that. He is proven precisely what he is able to this season by means of the velocity and outcomes he is delivered. Protecting our driver lineup collectively subsequent season permits us to construct on the chemistry and efficiency we have established as a staff.”
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Ericsson has 4 race wins as an IndyCar driver (all with Ganassi), together with a victory within the 106th operating of the Indianapolis 500 through the 2022 season. Earlier this yr, he earned his first profession IndyCar pole with Andretti, because the Swede earned the P1 award for the Arlington road race.
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