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Romain Grosjean has settled for a reserve role with Prema’s new IndyCar team for 2025 – Jack Benyon explains everything you need to know
Romain Grosjean will serve as the reserve driver for the new-to-IndyCar Prema Racing team this year, instead of racing full-time. He made the switch to IndyCar in 2021 after his Formula 1 career ended in 2020. Grosjean impressed with Dale Coyne team before moving to Andretti for 2022-23. Despite some challenges, he ultimately left Andretti at the end of the 2023 season. Grosjean’s 2024 season with Juncos Hollinger Racing was considered one of his best, finishing 17th in the standings. He has been a valuable asset to Prema, offering his wealth of IndyCar experience and expertise. His presence as a reserve driver provides a strong safety net and adds significant value to the team.