One of the most successful open-wheel development teams is making the jump to the NTT IndyCar Series as PREMA Racing announced on Tuesday, that they will field a two-car team full-time beginning in 2025. In addition, PREMA Racing is partnering with Chevrolet.
“Today’s announcement marks a pivotal moment in the history of PREMA Racing. Making the step to the NTT IndyCar Series, and competing in the world-famous Indianapolis 500, is a dream coming true for our family and everyone involved in our business. We have tremendous respect for IndyCar, its unique challenges, and sensational history, and we look forward to being part of it,” said Team Principle Rene Rosin.
“While competing in IndyCar will not be easy, we are determined to put in our best effort, learn as quickly as possible, and become leading contenders right from the start. The desire to fight for victory is our driving force, and the thoroughness of the challenge will give us even more motivation to succeed.
“This new chapter will also be beneficial for PREMA Racing and its people, producing amazing learning opportunities and know-how transfer. We want to thank IndyCar for the warm welcome, and Chevrolet for supporting this project. We cannot wait to start operating in our new Indiana shop and get on track as soon as possible.”
PREMA Racing competes in the FIA Formula 2 Championship, FIA Formula 3 Championship, FIA World Endurance Championship, and the European Le Mans Series. They were founded in 1983 by Angelo Rosin. With its dedicated approach to young drivers, they produced talents like F1 World Champion and Indy 500 winner Jacques Villeneuve along with IndyCar Series drivers Ryan Briscoe, Felix Rosenqvist, Marcus Armstrong, and Callum Ilott. PREMA Racing has nine drivers competing in Formula 1 including Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri, Esteban Ocon, and Pierre Gasly.
“PREMA Racing, with their global reach and extraordinary presence in open-wheel racing, will be a great addition to our growing and highly competitive paddock,” said IndyCar President Jay Frye. “We look forward to seeing Rene and PREMA on the NTT IndyCar Series grid in 2025.”
Starting from Formula 3, PREMA encompassed the full ladder to F1, which included launching its karting programme and being selected to compete in the all-woman F1 Academy series. The team will now undergo further expansion, signing up for one of the World’s most competitive and fastest-growing series, and bringing an Italian team back to IndyCar with the goal of establishing itself among the major players of the sport.
PREMA Racing will operate out of a state-of-the-art facility in Indiana with Chevrolet supplying its brand-new 2.2-litre twin turbocharged V6 hybrid power units, adding an incredibly experienced and high-performing component to the mix in search of a quick rise to competitive form.
“Chevrolet is pleased to welcome Rene Rosin and PREMA Racing to our 2025 NTT IndyCar Series roster. PREMA brings global success to Team Chevy and will be a positive addition to our current race and championship-winning teams and drivers,” said Director of Motorsports Competition of General Motors Mark Stielow. “We look forward to working with the team and cooperatively building a race and championship-winning organization.”
PREMA Racing will also provide an additional layer of know-how, experience, and technical advance. It will also offer new opportunities for drivers and chances of professional growth for engineers, mechanics, and team members alike.
More announcements will be made in due course regarding drivers, sponsors, and partners as the team will soon start preparations for the season ahead, setting up shop, cars, and equipment.
