Rosin Family Exit Marks End of an Era for Prema Racing
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A seismic shift has occurred in the world of motorsport, as the Rosin family has resigned from Prema Racing, the team founded by Angelo Rosin in 1983. The departure of the family, deeply intertwined with the team’s four-decade history, is poised to generate significant reactions throughout the racing community.
The Veneto-based team has established itself as a premier name in feeder series, nurturing talent from the post-karting ranks all the way to the precipice of Formula 1. Prema’s success extends to the IndyCar Series, where they achieved a remarkable pole position for the 2023 Indianapolis 500 with Robert Shwartzman.
A Family Legacy Spanning Four Decades
Since its inception in the 1980s, Prema’s trajectory has been consistently guided by the Rosin family. Over the years, Grazia Troncon, René Rosin, and Angelina Ertsou – Angelo Rosin’s wife and children – all held key management positions within the organization. Their collective leadership oversaw the accumulation of over seventy drivers’ and teams’ championships, a testament to Prema’s enduring commitment to excellence.
However, the team’s ownership structure has evolved in recent years. Between 2015 and 2021, control of Prema shifted to a company linked to Lawrence Stroll, during which time his son, Lance Stroll, progressed through the team’s development pipeline, ultimately reaching Formula 1.
New Ownership and Expanding Horizons
In 2021, Prema underwent another structural change, coming under the ownership of DC Racing Solutions Ltd., a Swiss company already involved in motorsport through the Iron Lynx project, spearheaded by Deborah Mayer. This transition has spurred an expansion of Prema’s racing programs, with entries now established in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and IndyCar, alongside continued participation in Formula 4, Formula Regional, Formula 3, and Formula 2.
[Image of Robert Shwartzman, Prema Racing. Photo by: Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images]
Uncertainty Following the Rosin Family’s Departure
While no official explanation has been provided for the Rosin family’s resignation, the move undoubtedly leaves a void in the team’s leadership. “The mark left by the Rosin family represents a chapter in motorsport history that will be difficult to replicate,” one analyst noted. Prema’s established structure and experience will remain valuable assets, but the question of how the management vacuum will be filled looms large.
The team’s impact extends beyond championship titles. Sixty drivers who have passed through Prema’s ranks attended the team’s 40th-anniversary celebration two years ago in Venice, highlighting the lasting relationships forged within the organization. Currently, nine Formula 1 drivers have honed their skills with Prema, including rising stars Kimi Antonelli, Oliver Bearman, and Arvid Lindblad.
[Image of Oliver Bearman, PREMA Racing, Isack Hadjar, Campos Racing. Photo by: Formula Motorsport Ltd]
The departure of the Rosin family signals the end of a historic phase for Prema Racing. The challenge now lies in maintaining the team’s winning tradition and continuing its legacy of developing future motorsport stars under new leadership.
