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| Prema Powerteam | |
|---|---|
| Name | Prema Powerteam |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Base | Italy |
| Principal | Angelo Rosin |
| Series | FIA Formula 2 Championship, FIA Formula 3 Championship, European Le Mans Series |
Prema Powerteam is an Italian motorsport team founded in 1983, competing in single-seater championships and sports car series. The team has a long record in junior formula categories, nurturing drivers who progressed to Formula One, IndyCar Series, Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters and endurance racing like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Prema is based in Italy and has frequently collaborated with manufacturers and driver development programs from Ferrari, Red Bull Racing, Mercedes-AMG and McLaren.
Prema began as a regional outfit in Italy, competing in series such as Italian Formula 3 and Formula Renault 2.0 before expanding to international championships including Formula 3 Euro Series, GP2 Series and the FIA-sanctioned junior ladder. Over decades the team forged ties with driver academies like the Ferrari Driver Academy, Red Bull Junior Team and Mercedes Junior Team, becoming a stepping stone to Formula One for talents promoted through Karting World Championship routes and national series including British Formula 3 and European Formula 3 Championship. Prema’s evolution saw participation in FIA Formula 2 Championship and FIA Formula 3 Championship, with staff and leadership interacting with institutions such as the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile and event organizers like SRO Motorsports Group.
Prema operates a headquarters with workshops, logistics and engineering departments that coordinate entries in championships governed by bodies like the FIA and promoters such as FOM and Dorna Sports for related series. The organizational chart includes team principals, race engineers, mechanics and data analysts who interface with suppliers like Pirelli and chassis constructors such as Dallara Automobili. Driver management liaises with driver programs from Ferrari, Red Bull, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG and national federations such as the Automobile Club d'Italia. Operations encompass testing at circuits like Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Silverstone Circuit, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Prema fields entries in the FIA-sanctioned junior ladder including FIA Formula 2 Championship, FIA Formula 3 Championship and historically in GP2 Series and Formula 3 Euro Series. The team has campaigned in single-make and formula categories such as Formula Renault Eurocup, Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, Italian F4 Championship and has extended into endurance competition including the European Le Mans Series and invitations to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Prema’s driver academy alignment has placed competitors in feeder ladders associated with the Karting World Championship, national championships like German Formula 4 and international events like the Macau Grand Prix.
Drivers who raced with Prema include champions and race-winners who later joined Formula One and other top series: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), Pierre Gasly (Alpine, formerly Red Bull), Sergio Pérez (Red Bull Racing), Esteban Ocon (Alpine), Mick Schumacher (Haas), Callum Ilott (IndyCar, formerly Alfa Romeo junior), George Russell (Mercedes), Romain Grosjean (Formula One, IndyCar), Pascal Wehrlein (Mercedes DTM, Sauber), Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo), Lance Stroll (Aston Martin), and Robert Shwartzman (Ferrari Driver Academy). Other alumni include competitors who progressed to Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, Super Formula and Formula E.
Prema has secured multiple team and driver titles across junior categories: championships in FIA Formula 3 European Championship, FIA Formula 3 Championship, Formula Renault Eurocup and national series like Italian Formula 4 Championship. The team’s drivers have taken poles, race victories and overall titles at events such as the Monaco Grand Prix (F3 support) support race, the Macau Grand Prix and rounds of the FIA Formula 2 Championship and GP2 Series. Successes have been recognized by partnerships with manufacturers and promotions by organizations including FIA and series promoters like WSC Group.
Prema sources chassis and aerodynamic components from constructors such as Dallara Automobili and collaborates with suppliers for engines and components tied to manufacturers like Mercedes-AMG and Renault (engine programs), while tyre partnerships have involved Pirelli and technical systems integrating suppliers like Bosch and Magneti Marelli. The engineering department utilizes simulation tools and telemetry systems commonly developed by firms like Siemens and Siemens PLM Software and conducts vehicle dynamics work aligned with regulations set by the FIA and technical partners including Sparco for safety equipment and OMP Racing for driver gear.
Commercial operations include sponsorship agreements with global brands across automotive and non-automotive sectors, hospitality at circuits like Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari and corporate activations tied to partners such as Shell, Pirelli, Ray-Ban and automotive OEMs represented by the Ferrari Driver Academy and manufacturer-backed programs. Prema engages in merchandise, customer racing support and branding initiatives during rounds promoted by entities like FOM and SRO Motorsports Group, while maintaining relationships with national federations such as the Automobile Club d'Italia for licensing and promotional activities.
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