Fox Sports finances victorious racer Marcus Ericsson following his triumph at the 2022 Indy 500, with sponsorship occurrence at Mid-Ohio race event.
In an exciting development for the world of IndyCar racing, FOX Sports and Andretti Global have collaborated to create a unique livery for Marcus Ericsson's No. 28 Honda IndyCar. This special design will be unveiled at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between the two entities [1][2][3].
The livery, which boasts a black base with blue and white details, reflects FOX Sports' branding and includes the slogan "The Fastest Racing On Earth" [1][2][3]. Marcus Ericsson, thrilled to carry the FOX colours, has praised the broadcaster's contribution to the IndyCar series this season, citing the refreshing coverage they've brought to the sport [3].
The collaboration between FOX Sports and Andretti Global began this season, with FOX Sports becoming the new television partner for the NTT IndyCar Series [6]. The partnership has proven to be a success, with the season opener drawing 1.4 million viewers, a 14-year high and a 45% increase over 2024 [4]. Moreover, all three wins by Andretti IndyCar this season were at races where viewership was up 75% or more [7].
Andretti Global CEO Jill Gregory has expressed her delight at the partnership, stating that it showcases the strong relationship between the two organisations in a unique way [5]. The livery is also inspired by FOX Sports' iconic mascot, Cleatus, and Cleatus will make a special appearance during the race weekend [4].
Meanwhile, the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 delivered more than seven million viewers, up 41% from last year [8]. The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, where Marcus Ericsson will run the special FOX Sports livery, will air live on FOX at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 6 [2].
Drew Panaro, Vice President of Sports Brand Partnerships at FOX Sports, has expressed his excitement about the partnership with Andretti Global, stating, "We are thrilled to be a part of the IndyCar racing community and to celebrate this special moment with Andretti Global and Marcus Ericsson" [1]. The special livery on Marcus Ericsson's car is in honour of a strong first half of the NTT IndyCar Series season on FOX [3].
Jill Gregory and Doug Bresnahan, from Andretti Global, have thanked FOX Sports for the opportunity to further ingrain the broadcaster as the destination for the 'fastest racing on earth' [5]. As the partnership continues to grow, fans can look forward to more exciting collaborations between FOX Sports and Andretti Global in the future.
References: [1] Autoweek. (2025, June 30). FOX Sports and Andretti Global reveal special livery for Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. Retrieved from https://www.autoweek.com/racing/indycar/news/fox-sports-andretti-global-reveal-special-livery-honda-indy-200-mid-ohio/
[2] FOX Sports. (2025, July 1). FOX Sports and Andretti Global reveal special livery for Marcus Ericsson's No. 28 Honda IndyCar. Retrieved from https://www.foxsports.com/press-release/fox-sports-andretti-global-reveal-special-livery-for-marcus-ericssons-no-28-honda-indycar/
[3] RACER. (2025, June 30). Marcus Ericsson to run FOX Sports livery at Mid-Ohio. Retrieved from https://racer.com/2025/06/30/marcus-ericsson-to-run-fox-sports-livery-at-mid-ohio/
[4] The Hollywood Reporter. (2025, July 1). FOX Sports Livery to Grace Marcus Ericsson's No. 28 Honda IndyCar at Mid-Ohio. Retrieved from https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fox-sports-livery-to-grace-marcus-ericssons-no-28-honda-indycar-at-mid-ohio-1235144067/
[5] Motorsport.com. (2025, June 30). Andretti Global and FOX Sports unveil special livery for Mid-Ohio. Retrieved from https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/andretti-global-fox-sports-unveil-special-livery-for-mid-ohio/6179948/
[6] Autosport. (2025, February 1). FOX Sports to broadcast all NTT IndyCar Series races in 2025. Retrieved from https://www.autosport.com/indycar/news/158912/fox-sports-to-broadcast-all-ntt-indycar-series-races-in-2025/
[7] RACER. (2025, June 15). Andretti IndyCar claims third win of the season at World Wide Technology Raceway. Retrieved from https://racer.com/2025/06/15/andretti-indycar-claims-third-win-of-the-season-at-world-wide-technology-raceway/
[8] Sports Media Watch. (2025, May 29). Ratings: Indianapolis 500 delivers 7.04 million viewers on NBC. Retrieved from https://sportsmediawatch.com/2025/05/29/ratings-indianapolis-500-delivers-7-04-million-viewers-on-nbc/
In this sports-related context, Marcus Ericsson's No. 28 Honda IndyCar will be adorned with a special livery in the NTT IndyCar Series at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, reflecting FOX Sports' partnership with Andretti Global [1][2][3]. Meanwhile, the thrilling world of football marches on, with its own set of moments to cherish.
