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 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 workforce, however to increase our relationship with Christian,” stated Carpenter.
“We’re very enthusiastic about our lineup, and different partnership bulletins that will likely be forthcoming. As excited as I’m about these additions, I additionally wish to thank Rinus for his 5 years with the workforce.
“It’s at all times onerous to say goodbye to a teammate and a good friend, however I’m assured that Rinus’ profession will proceed to blossom. As we look forward to 2025 and past, I’m absolutely 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 essentially the most notable being the 2016 Indy 500. He has additionally completed on the rostrum 30 instances in his IndyCar profession up to now.
Race winner Alexander Rossi, Herta – Andretti Autosport Honda
Photograph by: IndyCar Sequence
“I’m honoured that Ed and the whole ECR possession group acknowledge the worth I can convey to the workforce,” stated Rossi.
“Their dedication to excellence, together with the facility of Chevrolet and the bold plans they’ve for the longer term 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,” stated 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 yr in IndyCar was stuffed with firsts, and I can’t wait to convey all the pieces I’ve discovered 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 struggle in the direction of the entrance of the grid extra constantly.”
