Marcus Ericsson pulls off late charge to win Markham IndyCar race
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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Marcus Ericsson secured the victory at the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy in Markham on August 16, 2026. He ended a 63-race winless streak by passing Romain Grosjean with five laps remaining after pitting from the lead and dropping to seventh. Ericsson's strategy of using fresh alternate tires allowed him to regain the lead and ultimately cross the finish line 7.5305 seconds ahead of Grosjean. This win marks a significant moment for Ericsson as he returns to the top of the podium after an extended period.
- •Ericsson raced in the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham.
- •He pitted with 21 laps remaining, dropping to seventh place.
- •Ericsson overtook Grosjean with five laps to go.
- •He won by 7.5305 seconds, marking his first win since 2023.
- 8:54 PMMotorsport.com — How Marcus Ericsson turned a 'Big reset' into a masterclass on the Streets of Markham
- 7:20 PMMotorsport.com — Official race results: 2026 IndyCar at Markham
- 7:05 PMMotorsport.com — Marcus Ericsson denies Romain Grosjean with late charge to Markham IndyCar victory
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Marcus Ericsson denies Romain Grosjean with late charge to Markham IndyCar victory
"Andretti Global’s Marcus Ericsson ended a 63-race winless drought with a dramatic late charge to pass Romain Grosjean and win the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham. After pitting from the lead with 21 laps remaining and droppping to seventh, Ericsson stormed back on fresh alternate tires, passed Grosjean for the lead with five laps to go and coasted to victory by 7.5305s on the ...Keep reading
"Marcus Ericsson passed Romain Grosjean with five laps to go on the streets of Markham, earning his first win since March of 2023 at St. Pete. It's the Swede's fifth career IndyCar victory, and his first since joining Andretti. Markham ends a 63-race winless streak for Ericsson. Grosjean followed in second, earning his sixth career runner-up finish and seventh podium while now 0-77 in his ...Keep reading
"Marcus Ericsson’s return to form culminated in a statement victory as the 35-year-old Swede ended a 63-race winless drought with a late charge to win the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham. Driving the #28 Andretti Global Honda, the win marked Ericsson’s fifth career IndyCar victory—his fourth on a street course—and his first visit to victory lane since St. Petersburg in ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 16, 2026, 8:54 PMHow Marcus Ericsson turned a 'Big reset' into a masterclass on the Streets of Markham
Marcus Ericsson’s return to form culminated in a statement victory as the 35-year-old Swede ended a 63-race winless drought with a late charge to win the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham. Driving the #28 Andretti Global Honda, the win marked Ericsson’s fifth career IndyCar victory—his fourth on a street course—and his first visit to victory lane since St. Petersburg in ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 16, 2026, 7:20 PMOfficial race results: 2026 IndyCar at Markham
Marcus Ericsson passed Romain Grosjean with five laps to go on the streets of Markham, earning his first win since March of 2023 at St. Pete. It's the Swede's fifth career IndyCar victory, and his first since joining Andretti. Markham ends a 63-race winless streak for Ericsson. Grosjean followed in second, earning his sixth career runner-up finish and seventh podium while now 0-77 in his ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 16, 2026, 7:05 PMMarcus Ericsson denies Romain Grosjean with late charge to Markham IndyCar victory
Andretti Global’s Marcus Ericsson ended a 63-race winless drought with a dramatic late charge to pass Romain Grosjean and win the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham. After pitting from the lead with 21 laps remaining and droppping to seventh, Ericsson stormed back on fresh alternate tires, passed Grosjean for the lead with five laps to go and coasted to victory by 7.5305s on the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 7:05 PMMarcus Ericsson denies Romain Grosjean with late charge to Markham IndyCar victory
Ericsson erased a 2.6-second deficit in the closing laps before passing Grosjean and winning by 7.5305 seconds
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