Marcus Ericsson will be looking at options outside of Formula 1 to continue racing, this despite being given a third driver role at Sauber in 2019.
This week, the Swede, who has been with the teams since 2015, learnt his fate as it was confirmed Antonio Giovinazzi would be taking the seat alongside Kimi Raikkonen next season.
Along with his new duties, Ericsson will become an ambassador both for Sauber and Alfa Romeo but that won't be enough to quell his desire for on-track action.
“I’m proud of what I’ve achieved in these last years in F1,” he said in an Instagram post. “I’ve always given my 100%, putting my heart and soul into it and I will continue in the same spirit, aiming to finish the season on a high!
"I’m happy to continue working with Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 team next year in a new role [but] I’m also excited about exploring other racing options.
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“Today is not the end of the story, it’s just the start of a new chapter.
“Thanks for all your support.”
As with all ousted F1 drivers the prospect of a switch to WEC to Formula E appears the most likely but with his backing, don't be surprised to see Ericsson back on the grid in the future.
