Marcus Ericsson’s “return”
Marcus Ericsson is reconnecting with Formula 1. The Swede, who competed in 97 Grands Prix between 2014 and 2018, has been “out of the loop” for some time and certainly won’t return as an active driver. However, he will play a key role in the development of the General Motors-Cadillac team by testing simulators ahead of the American squad’s debut in 2026.
Marcus Ericsson’s comments
Marcus Ericsson himself confirmed that Andretti’s involvement was pivotal in his new role: “[The team] asked me to fly to England to test various simulators. I will provide feedback so the team can choose the right model for the entire organization, including Formula 1, IndyCar, and sports cars,” he told Viaplay.
“Simulators have become an integral part of motorsport, and I’ve worked during the winter to enhance their usage. It’s fantastic that they want me and my experience to help.”
Which drivers?
Marcus Ericsson raced in F1 with Caterham and Sauber before moving to the United States to compete in IndyCar, first with Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports and then with Chip Ganassi, with whom he won the 2022 Indianapolis 500. He is now part of Andretti Global. Despite a challenging debut season with the Andretti team (finishing 15th in the championship), Andretti recognizes the Swede’s value and entrusts him with an important role in the F1 project, which has been made possible thanks to Cadillac and General Motors.
The 1978 world champion wants a young American driver (with Colton Herta as the clear favorite) paired with an experienced driver. Currently, the most appealing option, due to sponsorship and experience, appears to be Sergio Perez, recently released from Red Bull.
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