James Rossiter
Driver Profile
- English Full Name: James Rossiter
- Nationality: United Kingdom
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FIA Driver Categorisation:
Platinum
- Recent Team: N/A
- Total Podiums: 0 (🏆 0 / 🥈 0 / 🥉 0)
- Total Races: 0
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Racer Overview
James Stuart Rossiter, born on August 25, 1983, is a British former professional racing driver and motorsport executive. Rossiter's career spanned various racing disciplines, including Formula Renault UK and Formula 3, before becoming a test driver for Formula One teams BAR, Honda, Super Aguri, and Force India. Although a drive with the US F1 Team in 2010 didn't materialize, he transitioned to sports car racing, competing in the American Le Mans Series and the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Rossiter found success in Japan's Super GT series, securing multiple wins and podiums. He also participated in Super Formula. In 2021, he joined Peugeot Sport as a simulator and reserve driver for their World Endurance Championship Hypercar program, later stepping into a full-time race seat. However, he retired from professional racing in 2022 to become the Team Principal of Maserati MSG Racing in Formula E, a position he held until late 2023. He also served as the sporting director and reserve driver for DS Techeetah in Formula E.
In 2024, Rossiter transitioned to broadcasting, joining the Formula E broadcast team. His diverse background as a driver, sporting director, and team principal provides him with unique insights into the sport.