The departure of the Rosin family from Prema Racing brings to a close one of the most enduring partnerships in international motorsport. Founded in 1983 by Angelo Rosin, the Veneto-based team has, for more than four decades, been shaped and guided by the Rosin family’s presence. At the beginning of this week, Angelo Rosin’s wife Grazia Troncon, alongside René Rosin and Angelina Ertsou, formally stepped down from their respective management roles, marking the end of an era whose significance extends far beyond the confines of the Italian junior formula scene.
No official explanation has yet been offered for the family’s resignation, but the news has resonated strongly across the paddock. Prema has long been regarded as a benchmark organisation in preparatory single-seater racing, renowned for its meticulous structure and its ability to shepherd young drivers from post-karting categories through to the threshold of Formula 1. Its philosophy—combining technical excellence with a developmental focus—has made Prema a destination team for emerging talent worldwide.
From the 1980s onwards, Prema evolved through multiple competitive cycles, expanding across Europe’s junior championships while retaining a remarkably consistent leadership core. Even during periods of external influence, the Rosin family remained central. Between 2015 and 2021, the team was effectively controlled by companies linked to Canadian businessman Lawrence Stroll. During that time, his son Lance completed his entire single-seater education within Prema, progressing from the final stages of karting to his Formula 1 debut.
A major structural shift came in 2021, when Prema announced its acquisition by DC Racing Solutions Ltd., a Swiss-based company already active in motorsport through the Iron Lynx endurance racing programme led by Deborah Mayer. Under this ownership, Prema broadened its ambitions significantly. In addition to maintaining its dominance in Formula 4, Formula Regional, FIA Formula 3 and Formula 2, the team launched high-profile programmes in the FIA World Endurance Championship and, most notably, entered IndyCar. That venture yielded an immediate headline moment in 2024 when rookie Robert Shwartzman claimed pole position for the Indianapolis 500.
In purely numerical terms, Prema’s success is staggering. Across more than 40 years of competition, the team has accumulated over 70 drivers’ and teams’ titles. Yet statistics alone fail to capture its influence. Two years ago, no fewer than 60 former Prema drivers gathered in Venice to celebrate the team’s 40th anniversary, a testament to the loyalty and shared identity fostered within its walls at Grisignano di Zocco.
Prema by the Numbers
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Years in operation | 40+ |
| Drivers’ & Teams’ titles | 70+ |
| Current Formula 1 drivers alumni | 9 |
| Championships actively contested | F4, FR, F3, F2, WEC, IndyCar |
Nine current Formula 1 drivers have raced for Prema at some stage of their careers, many joining as teenagers and departing as fully formed professionals. Among the most recent graduates are Kimi Antonelli, Oliver Bearman and Arvid Lindblad, names widely tipped to shape the sport’s next generation.
While Prema continues under new ownership and with an expanded global footprint, the Rosin family’s exit closes a foundational chapter. Their legacy—etched into decades of championships and careers launched—will remain inseparable from Prema’s identity, regardless of what direction the team now takes.
