Chip Ganassi Racing Statement on Marcus Ericsson; Ericsson joins the Andretti team
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 20: Marcus Ericsson (8) of Sweden and Chip Ganassi Racing, signs autographs for children after qualifying for the 2023 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 20, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The following was sent to the media as the news came out that Marcus Ericsson will be driving for Andretti Autosport next year:
“Chip Ganassi Racing wishes Marcus Ericsson all the best in his future endeavors.
In his time with CGR, the No. 8 team secured four victories, notably the 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
Chip Ganassi Racing looks forward to finishing the year strong and remains dedicated to upholding our winning tradition. The team will announce driver updates in due course.”
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 19: Marcus Ericsson (8) of Sweden and Chip Ganassi Racing, fist bumps team owner Chip Ganassi before a press conference on Fast Friday before the 2023 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 19, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana.INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, UNITED STATES – 2023/05/28: Driver Santino Ferrucci (14) racing against Chip Ganassi Racing driver Marcus Ericsson (8) of Sweden and Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) of United States during the 2023 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 21: Chip Ganassi Racing driver Marcus Ericsson (8) of Sweden watches other drivers battle for the pole position during the second day of qualifications for the 2023 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 20, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 20: Marcus Ericsson (8) of Sweden and Chip Ganassi Racing, right, waits to qualify for the 2023 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 20, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ericsson already had a top 12 time, but wanted to get a better time.INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 20: Marcus Ericsson (8) of Sweden and Chip Ganassi Racing, qualifies for the 2023 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 20, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 19: Marcus Ericsson (8) of Sweden and Chip Ganassi Racing, reacts while speaking with members of his crew in his garage on Fast Friday before the 2023 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 19, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 19: Marcus Ericsson (8) of Sweden and Chip Ganassi Racing, climbs into his car while practicing on Fast Friday before the 2023 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 19, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 19: Marcus Ericsson (8) of Sweden and Chip Ganassi Racing, roars through turn one while practicing on Fast Friday before the 2023 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 19, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 19: Marcus Ericsson (8) of Sweden and Chip Ganassi Racing, Scott Dixon (9) of New Zealand and Chip Ganassi Racing, Takuma Sato (11) of Chip Ganassi Racing, and Marcus Ericsson (8) of Sweden and Chip Ganassi Racing, attend a press conference on Fast Friday before the 2023 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 19, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 19: Marcus Ericsson (8) of Sweden and Chip Ganassi Racing, climbs into his car while practicing on Fast Friday before the 2023 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 19, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 17: IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson rides a scooter from pit row to his garage on day two of practice for the 2023 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 17, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 16: IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8), who won the 2022 Indy 500, signs autographs outside his garage on day one of practice for the 2023 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The practice was rained out.INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 16: IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8), who won the 2022 Indy 500, prepares inside his garage on day one of practice for the 2023 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The practice was rained out.INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 16: Helmet of IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson (8), who won the 2022 Indy 500, garage on day one of practice for the 2023 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The practice was rained out.
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