Indy500 winner teases potential F1 comeback with General Motors
General Motors-Cadillac is yet to confirm its driver lineup for the 2026 season as multiple sources draw up rumors.
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Marcus Ericsson racing in Indycar (via Indycar)
Formula 1 has officially accepted General Motors-Cadillac‘s bid to join the grid as the 11th team in 2026. The team recently announced a partnership with Ferrari for the power units following the entry. However, the American constructor is yet to confirm the driver lineup as several rumors have surfaced of the Ex-F1 driver Marcus Ericsson potentially joining the team.
Marcus Ericsson debuted in Formula 1 in 2014 with Caterham and joined Sauber in the subsequent year to race until 2018. However, the Swedish driver was unable to put forth any notable results and was ousted from the team due to failing performances. Regardless, Ericsson secured some impressive results in other categories after winning the Indy500 in 2022.
Ericsson revealed that Michael Andretti and Co. had invited the former to fly to England to test with different simulators. The 34-year-old’s feedback would help the broader team choose the right model for the organization ahead of Formula 1 debut. Moreover, the Swede noted the importance of simulators that had become an integral part of motorsports.
My employer, Andretti, has asked me to fly to England to test different simulators, I will provide feedback so they can choose the right model for the whole organisation, including Formula 1, IndyCar, and sports cars. Simulators have become an integral part of motorsport, and I’ve been working on improving my own use over the winter.
Marcus Ericsson told Viaplay
Marcus Ericsson delighted with General Motors utilizing his experience for Formula 1
General Motors-Cadillac will join the Pinnacle of motor racing for the first time under the new regulations of the 2026 season as they will have the mountainous task of getting up to speed from the get-go. As a result, Marcus Ericsson’s feedback would be crucial for the team’s success in Formula 1. The 34-year-old noted that it was ‘great’ that the American constructor wanted to use his experience to help.
It’s great that they want to use me and my experience to help.
Marcus Ericsson added
The inclusion of an 11th team on the grid would put forth some highly exciting and interesting scenarios. The playing field is evenly spread out in the ground-effect era as multiple teams are competing at the forefront. Hence, with the new team, all the drivers would have to get used to racing with more drivers than usual on the track.
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