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Marcus Ericsson starts IndyCar season after tough 2025

Key Points
  • Marcus Ericsson begins his IndyCar season this weekend.
  • He is in the final year of his contract with Team Penske.
  • Ericsson had his worst IndyCar season in 2025, finishing 20th.

Marcus Ericsson's IndyCar season begins this weekend. He is entering his final year on his current contract with Team Penske. Ericsson had a difficult 2025 season, which he described as a nightmare.

He finished 20th in the championship, his worst result since joining IndyCar in 2019. During the off-season, he worked intensively with mental coach Stig Wiklund to prepare. He has also tested new cars and competed in other events to step outside his comfort zone.

He described as a nightmare.

Marcus Ericsson, IndyCar driver

Ericsson says he has had a very good winter and feels ready for a strong season.

He says he has had a very good winter and feels ready for a strong season.

Marcus Ericsson, IndyCar driver

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