PREMA Racing announced Callum Ilott as one of its drivers for 2025 on Sept. 17, making this the first driver announcement for the newest team in the NTT IndyCar Series.
Ilott made his first IndyCar start at Portland International Raceway in 2021 and has a career-best finish of fifth, coming at both the Streets of St. Petersburg and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in 2023.
“It’s an incredible opportunity to experience IndyCar with PREMA, their first steps in the series and in the U.S.,” Ilott said in a team release. “What an amazing chance. I love the racing, I love these cars, and I love the team, so it’s great to be back to what they call the Italian family home. It’s going to be something special to build off, a lot of hard work, but I’m excited to join the team and see what we can do together.”
The announcement further moves PREMA toward its debut in American motorsports. The team has a heavy presence in Europe, competing in Formula 4, Formula 3 and Formula 2, among other series.
“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Callum back with us for this new chapter of our history,” PREMA owner Rene Rosin added. “We had a great time working with him in Formula 3, and we always kept an eye on him after that. He proved to be a great fit for us in the past, and I think he will feel like picking up something he had left off.
“He proved his outstanding speed skills everywhere he competed. In addition, his prior IndyCar experience will be an invaluable asset. Now that the opportunity to get back together has come, we are determined to make the most out of it.”
The second driver for the two-car team will be announced at a later date.
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