Article 5ZS8Q Former F1 driver Marcus Ericsson wins Indianapolis 500 after race stoppage

Former F1 driver Marcus Ericsson wins Indianapolis 500 after race stoppage

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Marcus Ericsson had to leave Formula One to make his name - a goal achieved on Sunday when the Swedish driver won the Indianapolis 500.

Ericsson took control of the famous race late and had it under control for Chip Ganassi Racing until a crash by teammate Jimmie Johnson with four laps remaining brought out a rare red-flag stoppage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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