Robert Shwartzman has joined PREMA for the 2025 IndyCar season, returning to a team he has had great success with in the past as they embark on their debut campaign in the series.
The 25-year-old won the FIA Formula 3 Championship in 2019 with the team, and he came 2nd in the 2021 FIA Formula 2 Championship to teammate and current F1 driver Oscar Piastri.
Despite making a few F1 practice appearances, most recently with Sauber in Mexico, the door never opened for him to get a shot in the premier single-seater category.
He will be alongside Callum Ilott, a former rival from his Formula 2 days as both regularly competed at the front of the field.
Rene Rosin – Team Owner, PREMA Racing
“We are extremely delighted to welcome Robert back to the PREMA family.
“We have had some exceptional seasons together, winning a lot of races and the 2019 FIA F3 title, and we also thoroughly enjoyed working with him.
“He is an extremely talented driver and I think that, by working together, we will be able to overcome the steep learning curve that lies ahead of us.
“I cannot wait to see him and Callum compete under the PREMA banner again.”
Piers Phillips – CEO, PREMA Racing INDYCAR
“Having completed our line-up is a major step forward as our operation continues to prepare for its first INDYCAR season.
“Robert has a very impressive resume and has been competitive everywhere he went, from single-seaters to GT and prototypes. We think his skills and versatility will help him considerably, and will also help our team to learn faster and be more efficient.
“We look forward to getting the work started with Robert, Callum and Chevrolet as soon as possible.”
Robert Shwartzman
“I’m definitely very very excited to be back at PREMA to start a new adventure in INDYCAR.
“Everything will be new to us and there will be many challenges, but it will also be a lot of fun and a lot of work at the same time. I think a very successful future lies ahead for us.
“INDYCAR is a very competitive series, with so many strong drivers, and I’m looking forward to the racing, as it looks really cool. I have never driven on ovals and to master them, it will be a completely new challenge.
“However, with PREMA we achieved a lot in the past, and I think that my F1 and Endurance experience will be helpful to make us evolve fast and get up to speed quickly.”
