Marcus Ericsson

Race car driver; IndyCar Series Champion

Marcus Ericsson - Race car driver; IndyCar Series Champion
Born

September 2nd, 1990
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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Started racing career in karting before progressing to single-seaters. Competed in the European Formula BMW championship, culminating in winning the title in 2007. Made his Formula 1 debut in 2014, racing for teams such as Caterham and Sauber. Transitioned to IndyCar in 2019, achieving notable success including winning the 2022 Indianapolis 500.

Won the 2022 Indianapolis 500

Competed in Formula 1 from 2014 to 2018

Won the European Formula BMW championship in 2007

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