Grosjean steps back to reserve role for Prema IndyCar, Biggest team sponsors in 2025, and other big updates

Grosjean steps back to reserve role for Prema IndyCar

Romain Grosjean is stepping back from his full-time IndyCar role to become the reserve driver for the newly-formed Prema IndyCar team. Prema launched its IndyCar program with an event in Charlotte, introducing full-time drivers Robert Shwartzman and Callum Ilott. The team is owned by Deborah Mayer and Rene Rosin, with Guillaume Capietto as technical director and Piers Phillips as CEO. Rosin said they are proud to join IndyCar, while Phillips talked about the team’s hard work in building everything from the ground up.

Click here to read the full article by Balazs Szabo (f1technical.net)

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Biggest team sponsors in 2025

Ferrari has reportedly matched Red Bull in F1 sponsorships with a $100 million deal with HP. This places Ferrari on equal footing with Red Bull, whose Oracle deal was previously the largest. HP's partnership, which also provides technology for the team, follows the arrival of Lewis Hamilton in 2025. Aramco, Petronas, and Stake round out the top five sponsors in F1 for 2025.

Click here to read the full article by James Dielhenn (crash.net)

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Inside Aston Martin’s 2025 management shake-up

Andy Cowell wasted no time in restructuring Aston Martin’s leadership after taking over, with Mike Krack shifting to a new trackside-focused role. The changes come after a disappointing 2024 season, where Aston Martin struggled to maintain its 2023 momentum despite finishing fifth in the standings. Lawrence Stroll’s vision for a championship-winning team continues with major signings, including Enrico Cardile and Adrian Newey, alongside Cowell’s efforts to refine the team’s efficiency. With a clearer division of responsibilities, the revamped structure aims to maximize performance heading into the 2025 season.

Click here to read the full article by Thomas Maher (planetf1.com)

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How Alpine recovered from a tough start 

David Sanchez, Alpine's technical director, said the team struggled at the start of the 2024 season because the car was too heavy and aerodynamically off. When he joined in May, Alpine hadn’t scored any points, but things improved after adding a new floor at the Miami Grand Prix. By the end of the season, Alpine finished sixth in the constructors' standings with 54 points after the summer break. Sanchez believes the team should be more competitive and not settle for being in the middle of the pack.

Click here to read the full article by Ben Vinel & Oleg Karpov (motorsport.com)

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Arvid Lindblad makes debut at Houston showrun

In the latest episode of Showrunners, Izzy Hammond travels to Houston, Texas, where the Oracle Red Bull Racing heritage team prepares to showcase their skills in a race against cars from three other disciplines. At the same time, 17-year-old Arvid Lindblad, who will race in Formula 2 in 2025, gets behind the wheel of the RB8 for his debut show run on the streets of Houston.