Joel Eriksson (racing driver)

Joel Daniel Andreas Eriksson is a Swedish racing driver who currently competes in Formula E for Envision Racing.

Early 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 fifth in the championship standings. He continued with the team into the 2017 season, where he was runner-up to Carlin's Lando Norris with seven 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. He racked up a further two podiums the following year.

Formula E

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

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. 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. He finished the 2021 season with one point in eight races.

Envision Racing (2024–)

2023–24 season

Eriksson made his first start since the 2021 Berlin ePrix for Envision subbing in for Robin Frijns who had commitments in the World Endurance Championship in the 2024 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps for BMW Team WRT at the 2024 Berlin ePrix. Eriksson was joined that double-header by Estonian Paul Aron who subbed in for Sébastien Buemi who was also at the 6 Hours of Spa for Toyota GR Racing.

2025–26 season

Eriksson was promoted to a full-time race seat for the 2025–26 season with Envision Racing, replacing Robin Frijns and partnering Sébastien Buemi.

Personal life

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

Racing record

Career summary

^* Season still in progress.

Complete ADAC Formel Masters/Formula 4 Championship results

Year

Team

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

DC

Points

OSC
3
10

ZAN
1
Ret

ZAN
2
13

SAC
3
10

5th

188

RBR
1
1

RBR
3
Ret

SPA
1
1

SPA
2
1

LAU
1
EX

OSC2
1
1

HOC
1
17

2nd

299

Complete SMP F4 Championship results

Year	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	DC	Points
2015	AHV 1 12	AHV 2 4	AHV 3 3	MSC1 1	MSC1 2	MSC1 3	SOC 1	SOC 2	SOC 3	ALA 1	ALA 2	ALA 3	AUD1 1	AUD1 2	AUD1 3	MSC2 1	MSC2 2	MSC2 3	AUD2 1	AUD2 2	AUD2 3	12th	30

Complete FIA Formula 3 European Championship results

Year

Entrant

Engine

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

DC

Points

LEC
3
3

HUN
1
3

HUN
2
Ret

PAU
1
14

RBR
1
17

RBR
2
14

NOR
1
Ret

NOR
3
Ret

ZAN
1
12

ZAN
2
10

SPA
1
14

HOC
3
2

5th

252

SIL
2
1

MNZ
2
1

MNZ
3
4

PAU
2
Ret

HUN
1
10

HUN
3
1

NOR
2
10

SPA
3
2

ZAN
2
12

ZAN
3
12

RBR
2
1

RBR
3
1

2nd

388

Complete Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters results

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

Complete Nürburgring Endurance Series results

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

Complete British GT Championship results

Year

Team

Car

Class

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

DC

Points

Century Motorsport

GT3

SNE
1
14

SNE
2
29

SPA
1
11

NC

0