Prema Racing has solidified its reputation as a powerhouse in junior single-seater racing.<\/p>\n
Founded in 1983, by Angelo Rosin and Giorgio Piccolo, the Italian outfit has been instrumental in shaping the careers of many top-tier drivers while consistently delivering championship-winning performances across multiple racing series.<\/p>\n
Prema did not only enter a wide variety of racing championships, from Formula 2 to Formula 4. They also excelled in all of them.<\/p>\n
Here’s an overview of some of their most outstanding seasons.<\/p>\n
In 2016, Prema Racing showcased its prowess by clinching the Drivers’ and Teams’ titles in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship.<\/p>\n
Lance Stroll<\/a> led the charge, securing 11 wins and 20 podiums. His teammates, Maximilian G\u00fcnther, Nick Cassidy and Ralf Aron also delivered strong performances, contributing to Prema’s dominant presence that season.<\/p>\n The same year marked Prema’s debut in the GP2 Series (now known as the FIA Formula 2 Series), where they made an immediate impact.<\/p>\n Pierre Gasly<\/a>, a French driver backed by Red Bull, won the Drivers’ championship with four victories, while his teammate Antonio Giovinazzi, a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, finished as the runner-up.<\/p>\n The duo’s consistent performances allowed Prema to secure the Teams’ title as well.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong>: Prema\u2019s 2024 F2 Season: A Journey of Highs and Lows<\/a><\/p>\n The year 2020 stands out as one of Prema’s most successful seasons.<\/p>\n In the FIA Formula 2 Championship, Mick Schumacher<\/a>, son of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher, secured the Drivers’ title with two victories and ten podiums.<\/p>\n His consistent performances were instrumental in Prema also clinching the team\u00b4s championship.<\/p>\n In the FIA Formula 3 Championship, Prema continued its dominance, winning both the driver\u00b4s and team\u00b4s titles.<\/p>\n Additionally, the team achieved championship victories in the Formula Regional European and Italian Formula 4 Series.<\/p>\n Expanding their horizons, Prema Racing entered the European Le Mans Series in 2022 and immediately made its mark.<\/p>\n The team, featuring drivers Juan Manuel Correa<\/a>, Ferdinand Habsburg and Louis D\u00e9l\u00e9traz, secured the championship by winning the 4 Hours of Portim\u00e3o.<\/p>\n YOU MAY ALSO LIKE<\/strong>: Shwartzman completes Prema lineup<\/a><\/p>\n Prema Racing’s focus extends beyond just winning championships. It is also a driver development hub.<\/p>\n With its close ties to the Ferrari Driver Academy, the team has nurtured several future Formula 1 stars.<\/p>\n Zhou Guanyu<\/a>, Mick Schumacher, Charles Leclerc<\/a>, Stroll, Gasly, Giovanazzi, Nicholas Latifi and Esteban Ocon, are just some of the prominent names in the ongoing list of talents that descended from the Italian team.<\/p>\n Let’s take a look at the most successful seasons of drivers who emerged from this renowned team:<\/p>\n The Monegasque driver won the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Prema in 2017, before moving on to Formula 1.<\/p>\n After winning the GP2 Series title with Prema in 2016, Gasly went on to become a race-winning driver in Formula 1 for AlphaTauri.<\/p>\n The 2020 Formula 2 champion with Prema, Schumacher joined Formula 1 as a driver for the Haas F1 Team.<\/p>\n After winning the FIA Formula 3 and Formula 2 championships with Prema in consecutive seasons, Oscar Piastri<\/a> became one of the most promising young drivers in Formula 1.<\/p>\n A dominant Formula 3 campaign with the Italian team in 2016 propelled Stroll to Formula 1<\/a>, where he continues to race for Aston Martin.<\/p>\n Prema Racing’s success through its best seasons reflects the team’s dedication to excellence, adaptability, and talent development.<\/p>\n Their dominance across multiple championships while fostering future stars has established them as one of the most successful and respected teams in motorsport.<\/p>\n2020: Dominance in Formula 2, Formula 3 and Regional Championships<\/h3>\n
2022: PREMA’s Triumph on New Frontiers in Endurance Racing<\/h3>\n
Team Philosophy and Driver Development<\/h3>\n
Charles Leclerc<\/h4>\n
Pierre Gasly<\/h4>\n
Mick Schumacher<\/h4>\n
Oscar Piastri<\/h4>\n
Lance Stroll<\/h4>\n