Ericsson will "look at" potential IndyCar entry

  • Published on 27 Sep 2018 16:57
  • comments 5
  • By: Fergal Walsh

Marcus Ericsson says that he will look into the possibility of racing in IndyCar next year following his departure from Formula 1. Sauber confirmed on Tuesday that the Swede would run as the team's third driver in 2019 after it signed Antonio Giovinazzi to race alongside Kimi Raikkonen. 

Ericsson stated that he would have loved to have stayed on with the Hinwil-squad, who he has raced for since 2015. Despite being sidelined for next year, the 28-year-old is adamant to remain racing full-time, citing IndyCar as a possible opportunity.

“I want to race still,” he said, “so I'm looking at different options on how to keep doing that. Looking at everything really, what I can do in what series and what it could be. But it's still a bit early – it's quite fresh this news, so I need to look at my options. But overall of course, I would have liked to stay.

"I think IndyCar looks fun, so that’s something I’ll definitely look at. But there are also other series that look interesting. But at the moment, I don’t want to close any doors. I’ll keep all options open, and to combine that with my role at Sauber is what I’m looking at at the moment."

Ericsson only found out that he had lost his seat at Sauber for the 2019 season a number of says before Giovinazzi's deal was publicly announced. However, he explained that he knew it didn't look good for him when Raikkonen was confirmed earlier this month.

"When Kimi signed, I think that was bad news for me, and I was still hoping,” he said. “But then obviously over the weekend, I got the information that Antonio had signed in the other car. Me and my manager were looking around a little bit, but we decided to continue with Sauber and the relationship there, which we think is important.

"I think one month ago I was quite confident that I was going to be racing in F1 next year. But that’s the thing with this paddock, that things change very quickly, and unfortunately things changed for the bad for me. My goal is still to come back to Formula 1. I think for 2019, that's not going to happen but hopefully after that, there will be possibilities to come back. That's still the goal, to come back to Formula 1.”

Replies (5)

Login to reply
  • With the current Formula 1, when the likes of Ocon and Russell waiting on the sidelines for a seat, Ericsson should have performed better. If not Kimi, someone else might replaced Ericsson sooner or later.

    • + 0
    • Sep 27 2018 - 18:00
  • You know, there is always Super GT, Ericsson. ;)

    • + 0
    • Sep 27 2018 - 18:21
    • f1dave

      Posts: 782

      or Formula E.

      • + 0
      • Sep 27 2018 - 19:01
    • Yeah, though personally I dont really care much for FE. :)

      • + 0
      • Sep 27 2018 - 20:31
  • Freguz

    Posts: 160

    Almost anything is better than to walk around in the motor home

    • + 0
    • Sep 28 2018 - 08:39

BE Grand Prix of Belgium

Local time 

BEGrand Prix of Belgium

Local time 

World Championship standings 2024

Show full world champion standings

Test calendar

See full test schedule

Related news

Give your opinion!

Will Bottas challenge Hamilton for the world championship in 2020?

Formula 1 Calendar - 2024

Date
Grand Prix
Circuit
-
Bahrain
29 - Mar 2
Bahrain
7 - Mar 9
Saudi Arabia
22 - Mar 24
Australia
5 - Apr 7
Japan
19 - Apr 21
China
3 - May 5
United States of America
17 - May 19
Italy
24 - May 26
Monaco
7 - Jun 9
Canada
21 - Jun 23
Spain
28 - Jun 30
Austria
5 - Jul 7
United Kingdom
19 - Jul 21
Hungary
26 - Jul 28
Belgium
23 - Aug 25
Netherlands
30 - Sep 1
Italy
13 - Sep 15
Azerbaijan
20 - Sep 22
Singapore
18 - Oct 20
United States of America
25 - Oct 27
Mexico
1 - Nov 3
Brazil
22 - Nov 24
United States of America
29 - Dec 1
Qatar
6 - Dec 8
United Arab Emirates
See full schedule

Formula 1 Calendar - 2024

Date
Grand Prix & Circuit
29 - Mar 2
7 - Mar 9
Saudi Arabia Jeddah Street Circuit
22 - Mar 24
Australia Albert Park
5 - Apr 7
19 - Apr 21
3 - May 5
United States of America Miami International Autodrome
17 - May 19
24 - May 26
Monaco Monte Carlo
7 - Jun 9
21 - Jun 23
28 - Jun 30
Austria Red Bull Ring
5 - Jul 7
United Kingdom Silverstone
19 - Jul 21
Hungary Hungaroring
26 - Jul 28
23 - Aug 25
Netherlands Circuit Zandvoort
30 - Sep 1
Italy Monza
13 - Sep 15
Azerbaijan Baku City Circuit
20 - Sep 22
18 - Oct 20
United States of America Circuit of the Americas
25 - Oct 27
1 - Nov 3
Brazil Interlagos
22 - Nov 24
United States of America Las Vegas Street Circuit
29 - Dec 1
6 - Dec 8
United Arab Emirates Yas Marina Circuit
See full schedule

Driver profile

  • Team Alfa Romeo Racing
  • Points 849
  • Podiums 26
  • Grand Prix 139
  • Country FI
  • Date of b. Oct 17 1979 (44)
  • Place of b. Espoo, FI
  • Weight 62 kg
  • Length 1.75 m
Show full profile

Team profile

Show full profile
show sidebar