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Alexander Rossi Joins Ed Carpenter Racing for 2025 IndyCar Season

Rossi to drive No. 20 Chevrolet alongside Christian Rasmussen as team owner Ed Carpenter scales back to Indy 500 only.

  • Alexander Rossi, a former Indianapolis 500 winner, will drive full-time for Ed Carpenter Racing starting in 2025.
  • Rossi replaces Rinus VeeKay, who left the team after five seasons due to contract disagreements.
  • Christian Rasmussen, who drove a partial schedule last season, will also join the team full-time in the No. 21 car.
  • Team owner Ed Carpenter will limit his participation to the Indianapolis 500, aiming to focus on team management and strategy.
  • Rossi's move comes after two less successful seasons with Arrow McLaren, and he hopes to leverage ECR's strong performance on ovals, particularly at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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