Ed Carpenter Racing has confirmed its 2025 IndyCar Sequence line-up with Alexander Rossi partnering Christian Rasmussen, with each drivers signing multi-year offers.
Rossi joins after spending the previous two seasons with Arrow McLaren and can pilot the workforce’s No. 20 Chevrolet-powered entry.
Recent off a rookie marketing campaign that featured one top-10 consequence regardless of solely operating 14 of 17 races, Rasmussen takes over the No. 21 Chevrolet not too long ago vacated by Rinus VeeKay. Ed Carpenter, co-owner of ECR, will occupy a 3rd entry for the Indianapolis 500.
“It’s an thrilling day to not solely welcome Alex to the workforce, however to increase our relationship with Christian,” mentioned Carpenter.
“We’re very enthusiastic about our lineup, and different partnership bulletins that shall be forthcoming. As excited as I’m about these additions, I additionally need to thank Rinus for his 5 years with the workforce.
“It’s all the time arduous to say goodbye to a teammate and a pal, however I’m assured that Rinus’ profession will proceed to blossom. As we look forward to 2025 and past, I’m totally centered on getting ECR again to new heights, profitable races and contending for championships.”
A nine-year veteran in North America’s premier open-wheel championship, Rossi holds eight victories, with probably the most notable being the 2016 Indy 500. He has additionally completed on the rostrum 30 occasions in his IndyCar profession thus far.
Race winner Alexander Rossi, Herta – Andretti Autosport Honda
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“I’m honoured that Ed and all the ECR possession group acknowledge the worth I can carry to the workforce,” mentioned Rossi.
“Their dedication to excellence, together with the ability of Chevrolet and the formidable plans they’ve for the long run made this chance not possible to move up. I’m desirous to get began and contribute to the workforce’s continued success.”
And for his half, Rasmussen, the 2023 Indy NXT champion, is worked up for the possibility to compete full-time.
“I’m extremely excited to earn a full-time function with Ed Carpenter Racing,” mentioned Rasmussen, who was the highest-finishing rookie (twelfth) in an Indy 500 debutant class that included 2021 NASCAR Cup Sequence champion Kyle Larson.
“My rookie 12 months in IndyCar was stuffed with firsts, and I can’t wait to carry every part I’ve realized into my second season. I’m extraordinarily grateful for this chance and looking out ahead to workforce up with Alexander to push the workforce ahead and battle in direction of the entrance of the grid extra constantly.”
