The 2022 Indy 500 champion Marcus Ericsson will join Andretti Autosport next season.
The Swede is switching from Chip Ganassi and will drive alongside the team’s confirmed drivers Kyle Kirkwood and Colton Herta.
Ericsson is delighted to be joining Andretti and is ready to begin the next chapter of his illustrious career.
“I’m very happy and proud to be joining Andretti Autosport next season. Andretti is one of the most legendary names in motorsports, so it is definitely a dream come true for me to join this team.
“I want to thank Michael and Dan [Towriss] for putting their trust in me and I can’t wait to get to know everyone in the organization.
“It’s a very exciting new chapter in my career, and I’m really looking forward to getting to work achieving our goals together. Exciting times are ahead, and I’m thankful for this opportunity.”
Ericsson sits sixth in the championship and took victory at the season opener on the streets of St. Petersburg.
The team’s new recruit has already delivered four IndyCar wins, including his memorable triumph at last year’s Indy 500. He also raced in Formula 1 for five seasons after a stellar junior career.
Andretti has floundered behind Team Penske and Chip Ganassi this year. Only delivered two victories this season through American Kyle Kirkwood on the streets of Long Beach and Nashville, a subpar return by their lofty standards.
Chairman and CEO of Andretti Autosport, Michael Andretti is delighted to have the 32-year-old within their ranks from 2024.
“Like everyone else, we have paid close attention to Marcus’ success in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and have been impressed with how quickly he proved that he belonged with the frontrunners in what is arguably the most competitive INDYCAR field ever.
“It’s no secret that we want to win races and Championships and to do that we need drivers like Marcus who have that natural talent and determined drive.
“We are excited for the winning mindset that Marcus brings to the table, and I’m eager to see what next season has in store for us.”
