Marcus Ericsson wins inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy in Markham
It’s the first year Markham has hosted the only IndyCar race in Canada after it moved from Toronto’s Exhibition Place, where it had been held since 1986.
Two factors defined Marcus Ericsson's victory at the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy in Markham. Initially, Ericsson and teammate Will Power collided as Ericsson was attempting a move late in the race. Later, with four laps remaining on the street course in Markham, Ont., Ericsson passed Romain Grosjean, securing the lead for good and claiming his fifth IndyCar win.
Ericsson attributed their win to their superior car and strategic gameplay, while Grosjean secured second place, his best finish of the year. Power finished third, leading the driver rankings, while Alex Palou, the current title holder, placed fourth. In an attempt to prevent Palou from gaining more points and securing his fifth title, Andretti Global team members targeted Palou.
However, Power briefly turned into Ericsson's car when being passed, leading to a miscommunication. Palou earned 32 points and Kirkwood nine points in the race, leading the standings by 133 points. Ericsson's next target was Grosjean, who has yet to win an IndyCar since moving from Formula One in 2021. Despite the challenging conditions, Ericsson successfully passed Grosjean and secured his fifth IndyCar win.
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