Marcus Ericsson to start the 2026 24 Hours of Daytona

The 35-year-old Swede, winner of the Indianapolis 500 in 2022, will return to the 24 Hours of Daytona on January 24th and 25th. The former driver of Formula 1 He already competed in the event in 2022 with Cadillac and then in 2024 in an Acura for Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti. After these two prototype experiences, he will be competing in the GTD class in Florida. He will again be with Wayne Taylor Racing, driving the team's #45 Lamborghini Huracán EVO2. He will be partnered with Danny Formal, Trent Hindman, and Graham Doyle. 

« I am delighted to be back with Wayne Taylor Racing for the legendary 24 Hours of Daytona, Marcus Ericsson is delighted. This will be my third time competing in this race, but my first in the GTD class. I'm joining a fantastic team with Danny, Trent, and Graham, whom I already know well from attending several races with them in 2025 when I was supporting my brother, Hampus, in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo championship. I'm very grateful to Wayne, Travis, and DEX for this opportunity. I can't wait to get started! »

« I am delighted that we have managed to sign Marcus for the 24 Hours of Daytona, adds Wayne Taylor, co-owner of the stable. He has already driven for us and we know he will be a valuable asset to the GTD program. We are very fortunate to have him with us. Danny Formal, Trent Hindman, and Graham Doyle all performed exceptionally well in 2025, and we believe we have a real chance of reaching the podium. Our drivers and team know the car and this event well, and we are eager to get to Daytona. »

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