Ed Carpenter Racing has confirmed its 2025 IndyCar Collection 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 crew’s No. 20 Chevrolet-powered entry.
Contemporary off a rookie marketing campaign that featured one top-10 end result 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 crew, however to increase our relationship with Christian,” stated Carpenter.
“We’re very enthusiastic about our lineup, and different partnership bulletins that might be forthcoming. As excited as I’m about these additions, I additionally need to thank Rinus for his 5 years with the crew.
“It’s all the time exhausting 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 totally centered 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 up to now.
Race winner Alexander Rossi, Herta – Andretti Autosport Honda
Picture by: IndyCar Collection
“I’m honoured that Ed and your complete ECR possession group acknowledge the worth I can convey to the crew,” stated Rossi.
“Their dedication to excellence, together with the facility of Chevrolet and the formidable plans they’ve for the longer term made this chance inconceivable to go up. I’m desperate to get began and contribute to the crew’s continued success.”
And for his half, Rasmussen, the 2023 Indy NXT champion, is happy for the prospect 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 Collection champion Kyle Larson.
“My rookie 12 months 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 crew up with Alexander to push the crew ahead and combat in the direction of the entrance of the grid extra persistently.”
