Former Formula One driver, and now Indianapolis 500 champion Marcus Ericsson, has really come on strong in the NTT IndyCar Series over the last couple of years winning races every season. We had the opportunity to check in with him at the media luncheon just prior to the 2023 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach where he takes us through his incredible journey to being part of Indianapolis history. He also talks about some really special moments after the win. Finally, he shares his expectations heading into the Long Beach race and Indianapolis. His predictions for both Long Beach and Indy proved to be spot on as he scored Top 3 finishes in each. A true gentleman who is humble, grateful, and can bring a car home consistently at or near the front, Ericsson is one cool guy. Enjoy!
NOTE: It was announced on August 23, 2023 that Ericsson would be moving from the Ganassi team to Andretti Autosport for 2024. He’ll have more fast teammates at Andretti with Colton Herta and Kyle Kirkwood (whom he shared a podium [3rd] with at Long Beach). As of this date, we don’t know if he’ll race alongside or replace Romain Grosjean. . .
By Larry Mason
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