Romain Grosjean Joins Prema IndyCar as Reserve Driver

    Jan 12th, 2025

    Summary

    Romain Grosjean, the former Formula 1 driver, has been appointed as the reserve driver for the newly-formed Prema IndyCar team, marking a shift from his full-time racing career. Grosjean, who transitioned to IndyCar in 2021 after a decade in F1, brings a wealth of experience to the team, particularly in hybrid technology and the Chevrolet power unit, knowledge gained from his previous association with Juncos Hollinger Racing.

    Prema Racing recently introduced its IndyCar program, featuring full-time drivers Robert Shwartzman and Callum Ilott, during a live event in Charlotte. Team owner Rene Rosin expressed pride in entering the INDYCAR SERIES and articulated the team's ambitions for future achievements. Technical director Guillaume Capietto is set to lead the engineering team, while CEO Piers Phillips underscored their excitement and readiness to begin testing as they embark on this new chapter in IndyCar racing.

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