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 group’s No. 20 Chevrolet-powered entry.
Contemporary off a rookie marketing campaign that featured one top-10 consequence regardless of solely working 14 of 17 races, Rasmussen takes over the No. 21 Chevrolet just lately 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 group, however to increase our relationship with Christian,” mentioned Carpenter.
“We’re very enthusiastic about our lineup, and different partnership bulletins that will probably be forthcoming. As excited as I’m about these additions, I additionally need to thank Rinus for his 5 years with the group.
“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 sit up for 2025 and past, I’m totally targeted on getting ECR again to new heights, successful 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 to this point.
Race winner Alexander Rossi, Herta – Andretti Autosport Honda
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“I’m honoured that Ed and the whole ECR possession group acknowledge the worth I can deliver to the group,” 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 unattainable to move up. I’m wanting to get began and contribute to the group’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 position 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 deliver all the pieces I’ve discovered into my second season. I’m extraordinarily grateful for this chance and looking out ahead to group up with Alexander to push the group ahead and battle in the direction of the entrance of the grid extra constantly.”
