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Marcus Ericsson Prepares for Seventh Indy 500 with Focus on Patience and Redemption

The 2022 champion, now driving for Andretti Global, aims to build on past lessons and near-misses as he seeks a second Indianapolis 500 title.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 15: #28, Marcus Ericsson, Andretti Global Honda prior to the NTT IndyCar Series 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 15, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Overview

  • Marcus Ericsson, the 2022 Indianapolis 500 champion, is gearing up for his seventh attempt at the iconic race, now with Andretti Global.
  • Ericsson emphasizes patience as the cornerstone of his strategy, crediting this approach for his 2022 victory and strong performances in subsequent years.
  • After narrowly missing a back-to-back win in 2023 by just 0.0974 seconds to Josef Newgarden, Ericsson remains motivated to reclaim the title.
  • The Swedish driver has adapted impressively to oval racing, a rarity for European racers, citing his curiosity and determination as key factors in his success.
  • Ericsson sees his preparation during the month of May as critical, focusing on incremental progress through practice and qualifying to position himself for victory.