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The star-studded graduates of Italy’s junior series powerhouse
Prema Racing celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023. Founded in 1983 by Angelo Rosin in Italy, the team initially competed in prototype racing before transitioning to single-seaters in 1984. Prema achieved its first championship title in 1990 when Roberto Colciago won the Italian Formula 3 championship, the first of many titles to come. With an impressive record of 39 drivers’ titles and 25 teams’ championships, Prema has established itself as one of the most successful teams in junior racing series. The team has had numerous notable drivers, including 1997 F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve, Esteban Ocon, and Kamui Kobayashi. Eight current F1 drivers have raced for Prema at some point in their careers, with many of them going on to win championships. The team’s success is attributed to its close-knit atmosphere, as highlighted by drivers such as Charles Leclerc.
