Joel_Eriksson_(racing_driver)

Joel Eriksson (racing driver)

Joel Eriksson (racing driver)

Swedish racing driver


Joel Eriksson (born 28 June 1998) is a Swedish racing driver currently a reserve driver for the Jaguar TCS Racing and Envision Racing.

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Career

Karting

Eriksson began his karting career in 2007. He remained in karting until 2014.

Formula 4

In 2014, Eriksson made his debut in open-wheel racing in the ADAC Formel Masters. In 2015 he stayed in the series, now called ADAC Formula 4, and finished the season second in the standings.

F3 European Championship

In 2016, Eriksson moved to the FIA Formula 3 European Championship with Motopark. He won one race at Spa-Francorchamps and was 5th in the championship standings. He continued with the team into the 2017 season, where he was runner-up to Carlin's Lando Norris with 7 wins.

DTM

Two seasons in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters driving for BMW Team RBM followed. Eriksson achieved his maiden DTM victory in 2018 at Misano in a rain-drenched night race, becoming the second-youngest DTM race winner in the process.[1][2] He racked up a further two podiums the following year.

Formula E

Eriksson made his Formula E debut with Dragon at the 2021 Puebla ePrix.

Eriksson tested Formula E machinery for the first time in January 2018, driving for DS Virgin Racing in the 2018 rookie test at Marrakesh.[3]

Dragon Racing (2021)

Eriksson was named by Dragon Racing as its official test and reserve driver for the 2019–20 season, taking part in the March 2020 rookie test at Marrakesh.[4] He retained the role the following year as the team rebranded as Dragon / Penske Autosport. He made his debut in the championship at the 2021 Puebla ePrix, replacing regular driver Nico Müller, who left the team due to several clashing commitments.[5] He finished the 2021 season with one point in eight races.

Envision Racing (2024)

Eriksson is set to make his first start since the 2021 Berlin ePrix for Envision subing in for Robin Frijns who has commitments in the World Endurance Championship in the 2024 6 Hours of Spa for BMW Team WRT at the 2024 Berlin ePrix. Eriksson will be joined that double-header by Estonian Paul Aron who subs in for Sébastien Buemi who also is at the 6 Hours of Spa for Toyota GR Racing.[6]

Personal life

Joel Eriksson at 2019 Macau GP.

Eriksson is the younger brother of racing driver Jimmy Eriksson, who raced in the 2016 GP2 season.

Racing record

Career summary

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Complete ADAC Formula 4 Championship results

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Complete FIA Formula 3 European Championship results

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Complete Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters results

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Driver retired, but was classified as they completed 75% of the winner's race distance.

Complete Nürburgring Endurance Series results

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As Eriksson was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points.

Complete Formula E results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

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Complete British GT Championship results

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References

  1. "Joel Eriksson celebrates his first DTM win in rain-drenched Misano – Alex Zanardi sensationally snatches fifth place". BMWgroup.com. 27 August 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  2. "Joel Eriksson becomes second-youngest DTM race winner". joelerikssonracing.com. 27 August 2018. Archived from the original on 22 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  3. "Joel Eriksson to test for DS Virgin Racing". automobilsport.com. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  4. "GEOX DRAGON announces Joel Eriksson as test and reserve driver". Dragon Racing. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  5. "Eriksson called up for Formula E race debut at Puebla". The Race. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
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