Marcus Thorbjörn Ericsson, also known as Marcus Ericsson, is a Swedish professional racing driver. He is best known for competing in the NTT IndyCar Series, where he currently drives the No. 28 Honda for Andretti Global Racing.
Ericsson is Indianapolis 500 Ericsson won the prestigious race in 2022 and became the champion. Before joining the IndyCar race, he participated in Formula one Between 2014 and 2018.
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- Full name: Marcus Thorbjörn Ericsson
- Stage name: Marcus Ericsson
- Date of Birth: September 2, 1990
- Age: 33
- Birthplace: Kumla, Sweden
- Nationality: Swedish
- Occupation: Swedish racing driver
- Height: 1.8m
- Parents: Kerstin Reinhold and Tomas Ericsson
- Brothers and sisters: Hampus Ericsson
- Spouse: Tritsaris Jondahl
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Markus Thorbjörn Ericsson was born in Kumla, Sweden on September 2, 1990. He was raised by his parents Kerstin Reinhold and Thomas Ericsson.
Ericsson grew up with his younger brother, Hampus Ericsson. However, his educational background is unknown.
Profession
Marcus Ericsson’s racing career is a testament to his resilience and adaptability. Ericsson joined the financially troubled Caterham team in 2014 before switching to Sauber, where he showed consistency over the next five seasons despite mixed results.
Ericsson, known more for consistency than stellar performance, joined Schmidt Peterson Racing in 2019 before moving to Chip Ganassi Racing in 2020.
In 2022, Eriksson will be at the famous Indianapolis 500cementing his place as one of the most successful Swedish racing drivers of all time.
Although he has never reached the podium in his career, Formula one During his tenure, Ericsson achieved success in junior formulas, e.g. BMW Formula and Japanese F3demonstrating his potential talent and adaptability. He transformed into IndyCar is a remarkable figure as he has proven his ability to excel in different disciplines of racing.
Ericsson, who currently drives for Andretti Racing, is a testament to the perseverance and determination required to succeed in the competitive world of professional racing. Indianapolis 500 The win certainly solidified his status as a force to be reckoned with in the world of racing.
social media
- Instagram: @ericsson_marcus
- Facebook account: Marcus Ericsson
personal life
Swedish racing driver Markus Ericsson is married to Greek-Swedish model and actress Iris Trisaris Jondal. The couple tied the knot in 2021 and their relationship has become even stronger.
While Ericsson’s main focus remains on his successful racing career, his wife Iris has proven to be a strong support and despite their busy lives, the two have yet to welcome children.
net worth
Swedish IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson has an estimated net worth of around $5 million. Ericsson has accumulated this wealth through his successful career as a professional racing driver. He began his racing career as a young boy in go-kart racing and later switched to BMW Formula and Formula 3 Contest.
