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Prema Racing has unveiled the shock signing of Romain Grosjean as reserve driver, but he’s not the only ex-F1 addition to its ranks. Here’s what we’ve learned from its launch event – including who else is joining
Prema Racing recently signed Romain Grosjean as their reserve driver and introduced several other ex-Formula 1 personnel during an event in which they unveiled their 2025 livery and provided insights into their new factory and team members for the upcoming IndyCar season. The team founders and owners, Angelo Rosin, Deborah Mayer, and Rene Rosin, along with the group technical director Guillaume Capietto, were among those highlighted at the launch event. The IndyCar roster also features notable additions like CEO Piers Phillips, head of engineering Michael Cannon, operations manager Graham Quinn, and technical coordinator Alessandro Vantini. Additional key hires include sporting advisor Ryan Briscoe, race engineers Joao Ginete and Steve Barker, R&D engineer Robert Gue, and aero leader John McGill. Prema Racing aims to merge European and American racing approaches with its diverse staff lineup and emphasizes respect for American racing culture in its pursuits to excel on ovals, a new challenge for the team. The blend of expertise within the team is expected to facilitate Prema’s successful transition into the competitive IndyCar landscape.
