The 2025 Indy 500 delivered more than just high-speed drama and a new champion.
Amid the roar of engines and the thrill of victory, one emotional moment in the aftermath stole the internet’s attention. Cameras captured a woman in a chrome top rushing to console a heartbroken Marcus Ericsson after he narrowly missed his second Indy 500 title.
Social media immediately lit up with one question: Who is she?
Turns out, she’s no mystery at all. That woman is Iris Tritsaris Jondahl, a Greek-Swedish model, actress, and, more importantly, Marcus Ericsson’s wife. The two tied the knot in spring 2023 and have since become one of the most recognizable couples in the IndyCar paddock.
More Than Just A Viral Moment
While Alex Palou grabbed the checkered flag on Sunday, Ericsson’s emotional reaction after finishing second grabbed just as much attention. The 34-year-old Andretti driver, who won the 106th Indy 500 back in 2022, stood stunned at the finish. As FOX Sports cameras zoomed in, Iris was the first to reach him, wrapping him in a quiet moment of support that quickly made its way across the internet.
IndyCar on FOX didn’t miss it either. “Agony for Marcus Ericsson,” the network tweeted, sharing the clip of the couple as Ericsson processed the brutal loss.
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Agony for Marcus Ericsson. #Indy500 pic.twitter.com/ZMJiY9KuOa
— INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 25, 2025
Iris, who has over 23,000 followers on Instagram, had already been sharing moments from the race throughout the day. Her eye-catching chrome outfit and candid pit lane shots caught attention even before the final lap. But it was that raw, emotional embrace that cemented her spot in the race day narrative.
The couple recently celebrated their first anniversary in April. “Wow, time flies when I’m with you,” Iris wrote in a heartfelt post. “Promise me you’ll still love me when I’m wrinkly and have lost all my hair – because as you can see in the last picture, that might be coming sooner than we think!”
Here’s more of Iris:
Despite the heartbreak on the track, Ericsson had someone to lean on after the checkered flag. For many fans, that touching moment was a reminder that racing is about more than cars and trophies. It’s also about the people behind the scenes- and sometimes, the ones standing beside you when the race is over.
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