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James Stuart Rossiter[1] (born 25 August 1983) is a British former professional racing driver, British motorsport executive and former team principal of Maserati MSG Racing in Formula E.[2]

Key Information

Rossiter was a test driver for BAR, Honda, Super Aguri and Force India in Formula One and was due to drive for the proposed US F1 Team in the 2010 season.[3][4] Before joining Maserati, Rossiter was the sporting director and reserve driver for DS Techeetah and raced for Peugeot Sport in the FIA World Endurance Championship.[5]

Career

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Karting

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Born in Oxford, England, Rossiter started his motor racing career in karting at the age of 14. Competing in TKM and Rotax Max karts, he stepped up to single-seater competition after three years, testing a Formula Palmer Audi at the Bedford Autodrome in 2001.

Formula Renault and Formula 3

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Rossiter took the first steps in his professional career in 2002 by joining Falcon Motorsport to compete in the Formula Renault UK championship. Securing a best finish of fourth at Thruxton, he finished 13th in the drivers’ standings with 103 points but returned for the 2003 season, switching to Fortec Motorsport.[citation needed]

Hitting his competitive stride immediately, Rossiter finished third behind Mike Conway and Lewis Hamilton at the season opener at Snetterton and scored a further nine podiums, including one win, over the remainder of the season. He finished third overall behind Hamilton and Alex Lloyd and was recognised by a leading journalist as "the only driver to take the fight to Lewis Hamilton".[citation needed]

In 2004, Rossiter continued his relationship with Fortec Motorsport but graduated to the British Formula 3 championship.[6] He scored three victories and 12 podiums during the season to finish third in the drivers’ championship behind Nelson Piquet Jr. and Adam Carroll, while also receiving the Rookie of the Year Award.[7]

With further performances at the Macau Grand Prix and Masters of Formula 3 events in 2004, Rossiter received the BRDC John Cooper Award and was selected as the winner of the BAR young F1 driver search from a group of upcoming racing drivers.[8]

In 2005, Rossiter graduated to international competition, racing in the Formula 3 Euro Series for Signature-Plus. He finished the season in seventh in the drivers’ championship with one win and three podiums before switching to Formula Renault 3.5 for 2006, in which he was 14th.[citation needed]

Formula One

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After being selected as the winner of the BAR young F1 driver search in 2004, Rossiter continued to perform development work for the team throughout the 2005 season.[9] He was retained for 2006 following Honda's acquisition of the team and in 2007, worked primarily with the Super Aguri F1 team, spearheaded by Aguri Suzuki and Mark Preston.[10][11]

In 2008, Rossiter was again retained by Honda as the team's primary test and development driver for its Formula One program. Working in Japan, he played a key role in the development of the Honda RA109 which would become Jenson Button's world championship-winning Brawn BGP 001 in 2009.[citation needed]

Following Honda's withdrawal from Formula One, Rossiter focussed on securing a drive with one of four new teams entering the sport for the 2010 season. He was signed by the US F1 Team to partner José María López but was not officially confirmed prior to the team's collapse.[12][13]

Rossiter was instead poised to join the IndyCar Series, driving for KV Racing Technology after testing for the team at Barber Motorsports Park although the team re-signed Mario Moraes, which left him without a drive. He subsequently joined Sky Sports as a commentator for their IndyCar coverage.[14]

Rossiter testing the Force India VJM06 during the pre-season testing in 2013

After three years away from Formula One, Rossiter returned in 2012 by joining Force India as a test and simulator driver. He drove the team's 2013 car, the VJM06, at the first pre-season test at Jerez and was set to make his first practice appearance at the British Grand Prix to replace Adrian Sutil, although this was cancelled due to wet weather.[15]

Super GT and Super Formula

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Rossiter during qualifying at Motegi in 2014.

In 2013, Rossiter joined TOM'S to race full-time in the Super GT championship. As team-mate to ex-F1 driver Kazuki Nakajima, he won the second race of the season at Fuji and the penultimate race at Autopolis. He finished third in the standings, nine points behind champions Kohei Hirate and Yuji Tachikawa and also ran a part-time campaign in Super Formula, taking a best result of sixth.

Rossiter ran full-time in both Super GT and Super Formula in 2014 with TOM'S and Kondō Racing. He finished third in Super GT with a pair of wins at Suzuka and Buriam and took a best finish of second at Super Formula's season opener and was sixth in the standings.

Rossiter continued his dual racing program throughout 2015 and 2016 and scored one win and four podiums with TOM'S in Super GT before racing solely in the series in 2017 after leaving Kondō Racing. He secured his final win in the series at Autopolis and finished fifth in the championship.

In 2018, Rossiter ran full-time in Super Formula with TOM'S and part-time in Super GT. He switched to Team Impul to race solely in Super GT in 2019 and scored his final podium at Okayama by finishing third.

World Endurance Championship

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Before joining the FIA World Endurance Championship, Rossiter took his first steps in sportscar racing in 2008 by competing part-time in the American Le Mans Series with Andretti Green Racing. He won alongside team-mate Franck Montagny at Belle Isle and later raced at the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans with Jetalliance Racing, driving a Lotus Evora.[citation needed]

Rossiter driving the No. 31 Lotus T128 at the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans

In 2012, ROssiter joined Lotus in the World Endurance Championship's LMP2 class. He secured a best finish of ninth at Bahrain and started from pole position at Shanghai. He continued to drive for the team part-time in 2013 and 2014.[citation needed]

Rossiter rejoined the ByKolles operation in 2016 and ran part-time over the next three seasons, making six appearances in LMP1 alongside one LMP2 start for G-Drive Racing in 2017.[16]

On 8 February 2021, Rossiter was named as the simulator and reserve driver for Peugeot Sport's return to the World Endurance Championship in the Hypercar class. He was later promoted to a full-time race seat following Kevin Magnussen's return to Formula One with Haas in 2022.[17]

Rossiter finished fourth on the Peugeot 9X8's debut at Monza and finished fifth at Fuji. On 7 October 2022, Rossiter confirmed his departure from Peugeot and announced his retirement from professional competition to join Maserati MSG Racing in Formula E as team principal.[18]

Formula E

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In 2017, Rossiter represented Venturi Racing at Formula E pre-season testing at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain, alongside Edoardo Mortara, Maro Engel and Michael Benyahia.[19]

DS Techeetah

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After missing out on a drive for the 2017–18 season, Rossiter reunited with former Super Aguri technical director, Mark Preston, to drive for DS Techeetah in Formula E's first rookie test, at which he set the fifth-fastest time.[citation needed]

Rossiter was named as Techeetah's development driver for the 2018–19 season and, working with DS Automobiles, played a key role in the development of the team's championship-winning DS E-TENSE FE19 package.[20] He returned to the cockpit for Formula E's 2019 rookie test and set the second-fastest time behind Nico Müller.[21]

Following Formula E's fifth season, Rossiter became Techeetah's reserve driver and was also appointed to the role of sporting director after the departure of predecessor Pedro de la Rosa. At the 2020 Marrakesh ePrix, Rossiter replaced full-time driver Jean-Éric Vergne for FP1, when the reigning champion was feeling unwell.[22]

The team went on to win both the drivers’ and teams’ Championships in the 2019–20 season. Rossiter remained in the position of reserve driver and sporting director throughout the 2020/21 and 2021/22 campaigns before leaving the team.[citation needed]

Maserati MSG Racing

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On 7 October 2022, Rossiter joined Maserati MSG Racing as team principal following the departure of former team boss Jérôme d'Ambrosio and confirmed his retirement from professional driving.[23] Under Rossiter's leadership, the Maserati brand scored its first world championship single-seater pole position, podium and victory since racing in Formula One in 1957.[24]

Rossiter's role as Maserati team principal ended in October 2023.[25]

Racing record

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Career summary

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Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position
2002 Formula Renault UK Falcon Motorsport 11 0 0 0 0 103 13th
2003 Formula Renault UK Fortec Motorsport 16 1 1 0 10 347 3rd
2004 British Formula 3 International Series Fortec Motorsport 24 3 4 3 12 228 3rd
Masters of Formula 3 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 4th
FIA European Formula Three Cup 1 0 0 1 0 N/A 13th
Macau Grand Prix Signature Team 1 0 0 0 0 N/A DNF
Bahrain Superprix 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 4th
Formula One Lucky Strike BAR Honda Test driver
2005 Formula 3 Euro Series Signature-Plus 20 1 0 0 3 51 7th
Masters of Formula 3 1 0 0 0 0 N/A DNF
Formula One Lucky Strike BAR Honda Test driver
2006 Formula Renault 3.5 Series Pons Racing 17 0 0 0 1 33 14th
Formula One Lucky Strike Honda Racing F1 Team Test driver
2007 Formula One Super Aguri F1 Test driver
2008 American Le Mans Series – LMP2 Andretti Green Racing 3 1 0 0 1 39 22nd
Formula One Honda Racing F1 Team Test driver
2011 Le Mans Series – GTE Pro Lotus Jetalliance 3 0 0 0 0 0 51st
24 Hours of Le Mans – GTE Pro 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 7th
American Le Mans Series – GT 1 0 0 0 0 0 NC
2012 FIA World Endurance Championship Lotus 6 0 0 0 0 4.5 44th
Formula One Sahara Force India F1 Team Test driver
2013 Super GT Petronas Team TOM'S 8 2 1 0 3 60 3rd
Super Formula 3 0 0 0 0 2.5 16th
FIA World Endurance Championship – LMP2 Lotus 3 0 0 0 0 8 25th
24 Hours of Le Mans – LMP2 1 0 0 0 0 N/A DNF
Formula One Sahara Force India F1 Team Test driver
2014 Super GT Lexus Team Petronas TOM'S 8 2 2 0 2 68 3rd
Super Formula Kondō Racing 9 0 0 0 1 22 9th
FIA World Endurance Championship Lotus 2 0 0 0 0 0.5 25th
2015 Super GT Lexus Team Petronas TOM'S 8 1 0 0 2 49 7th
Super Formula Kondō Racing 8 0 0 0 0 5 12th
2016 Super GT Lexus Team KeePer TOM'S 8 0 1 0 2 38 9th
Super Formula Kondō Racing 9 0 0 0 0 12 10th
FIA World Endurance Championship ByKolles Racing Team 2 0 0 0 0 8.5 24th
2017 Super GT Lexus Team au TOM'S 8 1 0 1 1 53 5th
FIA World Endurance Championship ByKolles Racing Team 2 0 0 0 0 9 29th
FIA World Endurance Championship – LMP2 G-Drive Racing 1 0 0 0 0 8 26th
2017–18 Formula E Venturi Formula E Team Test driver
Techeetah
2018 Super Formula Vantelin Team TOM'S 6 0 0 1 0 0 17th
Super GT Lexus Team au TOM'S 1 0 0 0 0 8 18th
Lexus Team LeMans Wako's 1 0 0 0 0
2018–19 FIA World Endurance Championship ByKolles Racing Team 2 0 0 0 0 10 26th
Formula E DS Techeetah Development driver
2019 Super GT Team Impul 7 0 0 0 1 17.5 13th
2019–20 Formula E DS Techeetah Reserve driver
2020–21 Formula E DS Techeetah Reserve driver
2021–22 Formula E DS Techeetah Reserve driver
2022 FIA World Endurance Championship – Hypercar Peugeot TotalEnergies 2 0 0 0 0 22 8th
Sources:[26][27]

Complete Formula 3 Euro Series results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 DC Points
2005 Signature-Plus Dallara F305/025 Mercedes HOC
1
4 		HOC
2
1 		PAU
1
3 		PAU
2
4 		SPA
1
2 		SPA
2
8 		MCO
1
4 		MCO
2
4 		OSC
1
15 		OSC
2
13 		NOR
1
Ret 		NOR
2
7 		NÜR
1
10 		NÜR
2
Ret 		ZAN
1
Ret 		ZAN
2
10 		LAU
1
18 		LAU
2
14 		HOC
1
5 		HOC
2
9 		7th 51
Sources:[28][29]

Complete Formula Renault 3.5 Series results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 DC Points
2006 Pons Racing ZOL
1
5 		ZOL
2
Ret 		MON
1
2 		IST
1
Ret 		IST
2
5 		MIS
1
9 		MIS
2
6 		SPA
1
Ret 		SPA
2
24 		NÜR
1
Ret 		NÜR
2
Ret 		DON
1
Ret 		DON
2
Ret 		LMS
1
16 		LMS
2
17 		CAT
1
9 		CAT
2
Ret 		14th 33
Sources:[28][29]

Complete American Le Mans Series results

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Year Entrant Class Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Rank Points Ref
2008 Andretti Green Racing LMP2 Acura ARX-01b Acura 3.4L V8 SEB STP LBH UTA LIM MDO RDA
7 		MOS
4 		DET
1 		PET MON 22nd 39 [30]
2011 Lotus Jetalliance GT Lotus Evora GTE Toyota (Cosworth) 4.0 L V6 SEB LNB LIM MOS MID AME BAL MON PET
NC 		NC  – [31]

24 Hours of Le Mans results

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Year Team Co-Drivers Car Class Laps Pos. Class
Pos.
2011 Austria Lotus Jetalliance Switzerland Jonathan Hirschi
United Kingdom Johnny Mowlem 		Lotus Evora GTE GTE
Pro 		295 22nd 7th
2013 Germany Lotus France Christophe Bouchut
United States Kevin Weeda 		Lotus T128 LMP2 17 DNF DNF
Sources:[32][33]

Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Class Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Rank Points
2012 Lotus LMP2 Lola B12/80 Lotus 3.6 L V8 SEB SPA
29 		LMS SIL
Ret 		SÃO
13 		BHR
9 		FUJ
12 		SHA
Ret 		44th 4.5
2013 Lotus LMP2 Lotus T128 Praga Judd 3.6 L V8 SIL SPA
6 		LMS
Ret 		SÃO COA
DNS 		FUJ
10 		SHA BHR 25th 8
2014 Lotus LMP1 CLM P1/01 AER P60 Turbo V6 SIL SPA LMS COA
15 		FUJ
Ret 		SHA BHR SÃO 25th 0.5
2016 ByKolles Racing Team LMP1 CLM P1/01 AER P60 2.4 L Turbo V6 SIL
14 		SPA
6 		LMS NÜR MEX COA FUJ SHA BHR 24th 8.5
2017 ByKolles Racing Team LMP1 ENSO CLM P1/01 Nismo VRX30A 3.0 L Turbo V6 SIL
Ret 		SPA
6 		LMS NÜR MEX COA 29th 9
G-Drive Racing LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 FUJ
6 		SHA BHR 26th 8
2018–19 ByKolles Racing Team LMP1 ENSO CLM P1/01 Nismo VRX30A 3.0 L Turbo V6 SPA LMS SIL FUJ
5 		SHA
Ret 		SEB SPA LMS 26th 10
2022 Peugeot TotalEnergies Hypercar Peugeot 9X8 Peugeot 2.6 L Turbo V6 SEB SPA LMS MNZ
4 		FUJ
5 		BHR 8th 22
Sources:[29][34]

Complete Super GT results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team Car Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DC Points
2013 Lexus Team Petronas TOM'S Lexus SC430 GT500 OKA
12 		FUJ
1 		SEP
11 		SUG
10 		SUZ
3 		FUJ
12 		AUT
1 		MOT
5 		3rd 60
2014 Lexus Team Petronas TOM'S Lexus RC F GT500 OKA
13 		FUJ
9 		AUT
5 		SUG
4 		FUJ
5 		SUZ
1 		BUR
1 		MOT
10 		3rd 68
2015 Lexus Team Petronas TOM'S Lexus RC F GT500 OKA
14 		FUJ
3 		CHA
8 		FUJ
7 		SUZ
1 		SUG
13 		AUT
5 		MOT
Ret 		7th 49
2016 Lexus Team KeePer TOM'S Lexus RC F GT500 OKA
2 		FUJ
3 		SUG
8 		FUJ
12 		SUZ
Ret 		CHA
9 		MOT
Ret 		MOT
5 		9th 38
2017 Lexus Team au TOM's Lexus LC 500 GT500 OKA
5 		FUJ
5 		AUT
1 		SUG
7 		FUJ
4 		SUZ
9 		BUR
5 		MOT
14 		5th 53
2018 Lexus Team au TOM's Lexus LC 500 GT500 OKA FUJ
4 		18th 8
Lexus Team LeMans Wako's SUZ
12 		CHA FUJ SUG AUT MOT
2019 Team Impul Nissan GT-R GT500 OKA
3‡ 		FUJ
12 		SUZ
10 		BUR
8 		FUJ
5 		AUT SUG
14 		MOT
Ret 		13th 17.5
Source:[29]

‡ Half points awarded as less than 75% of race distance was completed.

Complete Super Formula results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DC Points
2013 Petronas Team TOM'S Toyota SUZ
11 		AUT FUJ MOT SUG SUZ
7 		SUZ
6 		16th 2.5
2014 Kondo Racing Toyota SUZ
2 		FUJ
6 		FUJ
17 		FUJ
8 		MOT
8 		AUT
5 		SUG
4 		SUZ
6 		SUZ
10 		6th 22
2015 Kondo Racing Toyota SUZ
16 		OKA
Ret 		FUJ
7 		MOT
12 		AUT
6 		SUG
14 		SUZ
Ret 		SUZ
Ret 		12th 5
2016 Kondo Racing Toyota SUZ
6 		OKA
9 		FUJ
5 		MOT
5 		OKA
9 		OKA
10 		SUG
8 		SUZ
12 		SUZ
15 		10th 12
2018 Vantelin Team TOM'S Toyota SUZ
11 		AUT
C 		SUG
Ret 		FUJ
19 		MOT
9 		OKA
11 		SUZ
Ret 		17th 0
Source:[28]

Complete Formula E results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team Chassis Powertrain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Pos Points
2019–20 DS Techeetah Spark SRT05e DS E-TENSE FE20 DIR DIR SCL MEX MRK
PO 		BER BER BER BER BER BER – –
Source:[35][36]

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James Rossiter

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James Rossiter (born 25 August 1983) is a British former professional racing driver and motorsport executive known for his roles as a test driver and team principal in . Rossiter began his racing career in karting at age 14, competing in TKM and events for three years before progressing to single-seaters. In 2002, he debuted in UK with Falcon Cars, finishing 13th in the championship but securing a fourth-place in the Winter Series with wins in the first two rounds at . In 2003, he finished third in UK with Fortec Motorsport. He advanced to British Formula 3 in 2004 with Fortec, achieving third overall with three victories at , , and . In 2005, he competed in the with Signature-Plus, finishing seventh. Rossiter's Formula One involvement began as a test driver for BAR-Honda from 2005 to 2008, followed by a stint with Super Aguri in 2007 and in 2012. He later shifted to endurance and Japanese series, racing full-time in from 2013 to 2018 with Team Petronas TOM'S in GT500 cars (SC 430 until 2016, LC 500 from 2017), where he secured two wins in 2014 at Suzuka and , finishing third overall that year. He also competed in Super Formula with Kondo Racing during this period and made appearances in the , including driving Peugeot's 9X8 Hypercar in 2022. Transitioning from driving, Rossiter joined in as a development driver in 2018 and later served as , contributing to the GEN3 car's development. In October 2022, he retired from active racing to become team principal of for Season 9, succeeding and leading the team to race wins with drivers and . He departed the role in October 2023 ahead of pre-season testing. Since January 2024, Rossiter has worked as a broadcast commentator and expert analyst, starting with the Season 10 opener in . In 2025, he conducted testing for the FIA on the Gen4 car prototype.

Early life and karting

Background and family

James Rossiter was born on 25 August 1983 in , . He is the son of Jeremy Rossiter, a racing driver who competed in events such as the 1984 with a Tiga chassis. Rossiter's early exposure to came through his family's involvement, as they regularly attended race meetings to support his father, making circuits a familiar environment from childhood. This familial connection fostered Rossiter's interest in , leading him to begin karting at the age of 14 in 1997.

Karting achievements

Rossiter began his motorsport career in karting at the age of 14 in 1997, competing in the TKM and classes as his foundational experience in . Over the next three years, he competed in TKM and events. His karting tenure culminated in 2001 with a test with Formula Palmer Audi at Bedford Autodrome, before transitioning to single-seaters.

Single-seater racing beginnings

Formula Renault UK

James Rossiter made his debut in single-seater racing in the 2002 Formula Renault UK championship with Falcon Motorsport, competing in 11 races and achieving a best finish of fourth place at Thruxton. Despite showing promise, he concluded the season in 13th position in the drivers' standings with 103 points, marking a learning year as he transitioned from karting. The series utilized the Tatuus FR2000 chassis powered by a 2.0-liter Renault engine, providing Rossiter with his initial experience in front-wheel-drive single-seaters on a mix of UK circuits. Additionally, Rossiter competed in the Formula Renault UK Winter Series at Donington Park, winning Race 2. For the 2003 season, Rossiter switched to the championship-leading Fortec Motorsport team, where he demonstrated significant improvement in a 16-race campaign. He secured third place overall in the drivers' standings with 347 points, trailing champion and runner-up , and recorded one victory along with 10 podium finishes. His sole win came at in May, where he capitalized on strong pace to lead from the front in a race noted for its high-speed demands. Other highlights included consistent top-three results at venues like and , underscoring his adaptability and growing competitiveness within the field. The Fortec team's setup emphasized reliable handling and tire management, key factors in Rossiter's podium-heavy season amid intense battles with emerging talents. This performance in UK solidified his reputation and paved the way for advancement to higher categories, highlighting his rapid progression in professional .

British Formula 3

Rossiter advanced to the British Formula 3 International Series in 2004 after finishing third in the Formula Renault UK championship the previous year. Competing for Fortec Motorsport in a Dallara F302 chassis powered by a Spiess-Opel engine, he concluded the season third overall with 228 points, trailing champion Nelson Piquet Jr. (282 points) and runner-up Adam Carroll (233 points). Rossiter recorded three victories and 12 podium finishes across the 24-race campaign, establishing himself as one of the series' top performers. Notable results included his debut win at in April, where he navigated a drying track to pull away from the field after a mid-race restart. He added another triumph at in October during the series' penultimate round, starting from pole and leading comfortably to secure vital points in the title fight. These performances highlighted his adaptability and pace on both high-speed and technical circuits. As a parallel effort to gain international exposure, Rossiter contested select rounds outside the British series, including the Formula 3 European Cup at Spa-Francorchamps, where he set the fastest lap in the second race despite not finishing on . He also raced at the with Signature, qualifying 17th overall but advancing to 9th in the qualifying race; however, he retired from the main race on the opening lap due to an accident. Following the season, Rossiter encountered funding difficulties that limited his options for a full-time international program, though his results earned him the BRDC John Cooper Trophy, a prestigious for emerging British talent.

Formula One era

Test driver roles

Rossiter's entry into Formula One testing came in when he joined BAR-Honda as a test driver, leveraging his recent British Formula 3 achievements as a pathway to the role. Over and , he focused on car development, conducting sessions at key European circuits including Jerez and to evaluate , engine performance, and setup changes. These efforts helped refine the and models, with Rossiter providing detailed feedback on handling and reliability to the engineering team. In , Rossiter played a key part in BAR-Honda's end-of-season testing at Jerez, where he accumulated substantial mileage across multiple engines while executing a comprehensive tire evaluation program ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix. His work emphasized durability testing under race-like conditions, contributing to setup optimizations that supported the team's competitive efforts. No major incidents were reported during these sessions, though the high-volume laps underscored the demanding nature of F1 testing at the time. Rossiter transitioned to Super Aguri in 2007 as a test driver, where he participated in development work and track sessions to aid the team's adaptation of the chassis. Early in his tenure, he completed 128 laps at in a single day, posting competitive times while assessing initial car balance and mechanical components. Later that year, he led the squad's final test at Jerez in December, focusing on pre-2008 preparations through long-run simulations and data collection. His input proved valuable for a midfield team with limited resources, though Super Aguri did not enter him for any official grand prix practice sessions. Rossiter returned to testing in 2012–2013 as reserve, test, and simulator driver for , contributing to car setup refinements and tire testing programs essential for the VJM06 vehicle. His role involved both on-track evaluations— including pre-season testing at Jerez—and simulator correlation to ensure accurate performance modeling, particularly in tire degradation and balance. He was scheduled to drive in FP1 at the but the session was canceled due to wet weather. While specific mileage figures from this period remain undocumented, his overall F1 testing career spanned thousands of kilometers across teams. A notable incident occurred during a test in 2013 at Jerez, where Rossiter accidentally struck a adjusting tires after missing a braking point, though the individual escaped serious injury.

Proposed US F1 Team involvement

In late 2009, James Rossiter signed a contract to become a race driver for the newly formed , positioning him as one of the two drivers for the squad's planned entry into the season. The agreement, which paired him with Argentine driver , was conditional on the team securing sufficient financial backing and meeting FIA requirements, reflecting Rossiter's prior experience as a test driver for established F1 outfits like and . The , founded by American entrepreneur Ken Anderson and British motorsport executive , established its operations in , with the goal of designing and building an American-made chassis from scratch. Rossiter contributed to the team's early preparation efforts, including development work at the Charlotte facility, where the squad hired engineers and began conceptualizing the car in late 2009, though no on-track testing occurred due to the absence of a completed . Despite initial progress, such as securing a engine deal and releasing facility photos to demonstrate commitment, the team struggled to attract the necessary sponsorship and investment estimated at over $100 million. Financial shortfalls ultimately led to the team's collapse in early 2010, as it failed to produce a race car or attend mandatory pre-season testing sessions in , prompting the FIA to reject its participation in the . Rossiter's contract was released amid the turmoil, with the driver withdrawing after the team could not provide funding guarantees, effectively ending his prospects of a full-time F1 seat. In June 2010, the fined US F1 €309,000 and imposed a lifetime ban from FIA-sanctioned events for breaching entry regulations. The failed venture marked a significant setback for Rossiter, redirecting his career toward racing and eventually Japanese in 2013, after brief considerations for opportunities.

Japanese motorsport career

Super GT

Rossiter made the transition to Japanese following his Formula One test driving career, debuting in the series in 2013 with the TOM'S team in the GT500 class. Driving a SC430, he partnered with fellow ex-Formula One driver , marking a significant shift from single-seater racing to the -oriented GT format that emphasized teamwork, tire management, and strategic pit decisions over long stints. This relocation to presented challenges, including cultural adaptation and building relationships within the tightly knit community, but it opened doors to competitive opportunities unavailable in . In his rookie Super GT season, Rossiter and Nakajima secured two victories—at Fuji Speedway in Round 6 and Autopolis in Round 7—en route to a strong third-place finish in the GT500 drivers' standings, with consistent podiums highlighting their synergy. The duo repeated their third-overall result in 2014, again in the upgraded Lexus RC F, bolstered by wins at the prestigious Suzuka 1000km endurance race and Round 7 at Buriram International Circuit in Thailand. Over his tenure from 2013 to 2017, primarily with , Rossiter amassed six class victories and 10 podiums, establishing himself as a reliable force in GT500 racing despite the series' intense competition and technical regulations. His partnership with Nakajima proved particularly effective, yielding multiple wins through precise qualifying efforts and race craft, though the shared driving model required ongoing communication to optimize stint strategies.

Super Formula

Rossiter debuted in the during its inaugural 2013 season with Team , driving the Swift SF13 chassis powered by a RV8K engine. He competed in all seven rounds but scored just 2.5 points, finishing 16th in the drivers' standings after a series of midfield results. From 2014 to 2016, Rossiter raced with Kondo Racing, managing a demanding dual schedule alongside his obligations. The team fielded the SF14 chassis with RI4A engines, noted for their high-downforce aerodynamics that generated loads approaching those of Formula 1 machinery. In his debut year with the squad, Rossiter secured 22 points—including a lone finish—to end sixth in the championship, his career-best result in the series. Rossiter remained with Kondo for 2015, where he adapted effectively to the SF14's aggressive setup, posting consistent qualifying performances such as a third-place grid slot at Twin Ring Motegi. However, race incidents limited him to 5 points and 12th in the standings. The following year, he improved to 12 points and 10th overall, with multiple top-10 finishes highlighting his proficiency in the open-wheel category despite the challenges of balancing preparation across series. Throughout his stint, Rossiter's experience from aided in optimizing simulator work and physical conditioning for the high-g demands of Super Formula's technical tracks. Although he achieved no victories, his efforts contributed to Kondo's development as a competitive midfield outfit in Japan's premier single-seater series.

Endurance racing

American Le Mans Series

Rossiter entered endurance racing through the () in 2008, marking a significant transition from his single-seater background in British Formula 3 and testing roles to the demands of prototype competition. Joining Andretti Green Racing, he co-drove the Acura ARX-01b in the LMP2 class alongside experienced French driver Franck Montagny, debuting at the Road America 500 where the duo secured in LMP2 but encountered an accident, ultimately finishing 11th overall and 7th in class after 96 laps. The partnership continued at the Grand Prix of Mosport, where Montagny and Rossiter finished 6th overall and 4th in LMP2, demonstrating improved reliability and strategy in the 2-hour, 45-minute sprint. Their season highlight came at the on Belle Isle, where strategic pit stops and tire management propelled them to an overall victory—the first for Andretti Green Racing in history and only the second overall win for an LMP2 car in the series. This triumph contributed to sweeping the overall podium, with Rossiter and Montagny finishing ahead of the second- and third-placed Acuras from Highcroft Racing. Rossiter ended the year 14th in the LMP2 drivers' standings with 39 points, underscoring his quick adaptation to endurance racing's emphasis on shared driving stints, fuel efficiency, and overtaking in mixed-class fields. After a hiatus from the series, Rossiter returned in 2011 for the season finale at Petit Le Mans, shifting to GT-class competition in the Lotus Evora GTE for Lotus Jetalliance. Co-driving with Johnny Mowlem and David Heinemeier Hansson, the team completed 237 laps at Road Atlanta, finishing 44th overall and 14th in GT amid a 10-hour contest that also counted toward the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup. This outing represented a further evolution in his endurance career, building on prior international exposure in Japanese series to tackle grand touring machinery. Rossiter's ALMS tenure highlighted his versatility across prototype and GT categories, contributing to the series' reputation for high-stakes, multi-class endurance events. The ALMS itself underwent significant changes post-2011, merging with the Grand-Am in 2014 to create the United SportsCar Championship, which was rebranded as the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2017 to reflect expanded manufacturer involvement and technical regulations.

Rossiter debuted in select rounds of the (WEC) in 2014 with the Lotus team (later rebranded as ByKolles Racing) in the LMP1 privateer class, driving the CLM P1/01-AER alongside Christophe Bouchut and at (COTA), where they finished third in the privateer LMP1 category. He also competed at Fuji. Rossiter did not compete in the WEC in 2015. Rossiter returned to the WEC in 2017 with ByKolles Racing in the LMP1 class, driving the ENSO CLM P1/01-Nissan as a replacement for Simon Trummer in the early rounds. He competed at , Spa-Francorchamps, and the , but the program was hampered by reliability challenges, including engine failures and mechanical retirements that limited the team to sporadic finishes. The squad skipped the second half of the season due to ongoing issues. In 2018, Rossiter raced select events with ByKolles, including a fifth-place finish at , but the car's persistent dependability problems prevented higher contention in the privateer LMP1 category. After a hiatus, Rossiter rejoined the WEC in 2022 as a reserve and simulator driver for Peugeot TotalEnergies in the new class with the Peugeot 9X8. He made his competitive debut at , starting the race and helping the #94 entry to sixth in class amid the manufacturer's learning curve. Rossiter also drove at Fuji (fifth in class) and (seventh), providing valuable development input before departing the program post-season to pursue other opportunities.

24 Hours of Le Mans

James Rossiter made his debut at the in 2011 with Lotus Jetalliance in the LMGTE Pro class, driving the #65 GTE powered by a Toyota-Cosworth 4.0-liter . Sharing the car with Jonathan Hirschi and Johnny Mowlem, Rossiter contributed to a solid performance for the new entrant, completing 295 laps to finish 22nd overall and seventh in class despite challenging conditions including rain that affected the race. In 2012, Rossiter returned to Le Mans with the Lotus team in LMP2, piloting the reserve-entry #32 Lola B12/80 fitted with a Judd engine alongside co-drivers Darius Ahrabian and Kevin Weeda. The car showed promise early in the event but retired after several hours due to brake failure, marking a frustrating end to the stint amid the race's demanding night conditions that tested visibility and strategy. Rossiter's third appearance came in 2013, again in LMP2 for Lotus with the #31 Lotus T128 powered by a 3.6-liter V8, teamed with Christophe Bouchut and Kevin Weeda. Starting 38th overall, the entry qualified competitively but suffered an accident after completing 17 laps, resulting in a did-not-finish while running mid-pack in class during the early stages. Later in his career, Rossiter was part of ByKolles Racing's LMP1 program in 2017 and 2018, driving the CLM P1/01, but conflicting commitments with testing prevented his participation specifically at those years. In 2022, as reserve and simulator driver for ' Hypercar effort with the 9X8, he was initially listed in the lineup but the team ultimately opted not to compete at the event to prioritize development. Reflecting on the event's prestige, Rossiter noted in 2017 that despite limited starts, "it really captured my imagination the first time I did it with Lotus in 2011," highlighting the race's unique allure and intensity.

Formula E involvement

As a driver with

James Rossiter joined as development driver ahead of the 2018–19 ABB FIA Championship, marking his entry into the series after prior test sessions with other teams. In this role, he contributed to the development and testing of the team's DS E-Tense FE 19 car, the Gen2-specification vehicle introduced that season, which featured enhanced power output and a redesigned compared to its predecessor. His prior experience in endurance , including stints in the , aided his adaptation to the demands of electric single-seater , particularly in managing deployment over race distances. Rossiter's on-track activities with began in earnest during the 2018–19 season. He participated in the in-season rookie test at the Marrakesh E-Prix in January 2019, sharing duties with and providing valuable feedback on the Gen2 car's setup. Later that weekend, he substituted for Jean-Éric Vergne in the first practice session after the reigning champion was sidelined by a severe , completing 18 laps and finishing 20th overall in his competitive debut. This outing highlighted the challenges of the Gen2 car, where Rossiter noted the need for precise control to avoid overdriving, given the battery's unforgiving response to aggressive inputs and the difficulty in recovering from slides due to the vehicle's weight and limited grip. Throughout his tenure, Rossiter worked closely with DS Techeetah's race drivers, including championship contenders Jean-Éric Vergne and , supporting their efforts through simulator work and track testing to optimize battery management and overtaking strategies in the tightly contested field. He continued in the development role into the 2019–20 season, again running in the rookie test alongside Filipe Albuquerque, where the team focused on refining the DS E-Tense FE 20 for the evolving Gen2 regulations. Despite these contributions, Rossiter's opportunities for full race starts remained limited, confined primarily to practice and test sessions amid the team's emphasis on its established driver lineup. In October 2022, following a brief return to prototype racing elsewhere, he announced his from competitive driving to pursue executive roles in .

Team principal at

In October 2022, James Rossiter was appointed as team principal of ahead of the ABB FIA World Championship's ninth season, succeeding and marking his transition from racing and sporting director roles at . Rossiter's prior experience as a driver and team executive, including his time with , positioned him to guide the team's preparations for the Gen3 era, focusing on integrating Maserati's branding and technical partnerships. Under Rossiter's leadership, retained a driver lineup of and for Season 9, leveraging their established chemistry from prior seasons with the Venturi/ operation to build competitiveness. He oversaw strategic development of the Maserati Tipo Folgore powertrain, emphasizing reliability and performance optimizations during pre-season testing to adapt to the new Gen3 car's increased power and efficiency demands. These decisions aimed at stabilizing the team during 's return to single-seater racing after over six decades. Rossiter's tenure saw significant milestones for in , including the brand's first , , and victory in single-seater competition since 1957. Maximilian secured the pole and win at the second Jakarta E-Prix in June 2023, while also claiming the team's inaugural in earlier that year. These results highlighted the team's progress, with finishing seventh in the drivers' championship and the squad placing eighth overall. Rossiter departed from his role in October 2023 amid internal restructuring at Maserati MSG Racing, just one week before pre-season testing in Valencia. The move concluded his one-year stint, during which he had navigated the team through a challenging debut season for the Maserati partnership.

Transition to broadcasting

Following his departure from Maserati MSG Racing, James Rossiter transitioned into broadcasting by joining the broadcast team as an expert commentator in January 2024. He debuted in this role for Season 10 of the championship, providing insights starting with the E-Prix on 13 January. For Season 11 (2024–25), Rossiter anchored the English-language coverage alongside , covering all 16 races and qualifying sessions live on , , and TNT Sports in the and . The season began on 7 December 2024 in and concluded in July 2025, with nine races airing live on and highlights packages following each event weekend on and . Rossiter's contributions encompassed pre-race analysis, post-race driver debriefs, and expert commentary drawing on his extensive experience, including his prior role as a Formula E team principal. For instance, he participated in driver debriefs during the 2025 E-Prix double-header in May. As of November 2025, he continues in this broadcasting capacity for .

Racing record

Career summary

James Rossiter began his motorsport career in karting in 1997 at the age of 14, competing in TKM and classes over approximately 20 events across three years. He transitioned to single-seater racing in 2002, entering the 2.0 series with Falcon Motorsport, where he finished fourth overall in his debut season. In 2003, Rossiter competed in 2.0 with Fortec Motorsport, finishing third overall. He progressed to the British Formula 3 Championship in 2004 with Fortec Motorsport, achieving third place with three victories at , , and . He advanced to the in 2005 with Signature-Plus, securing one win and a seventh-place championship finish. During this period, Rossiter entered Formula 1 testing in 2005 as a development driver for BAR-, accumulating extensive mileage in the team's cars; he later tested for , Super Aguri, and through 2012, but recorded no race starts in the series. In parallel, he competed in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series in 2006 with Pons Racing, finishing 14th overall with 33 points and a best finish of second at . He debuted in endurance racing in 2008 with the for Andretti Green Racing, earning an overall victory at the Detroit Sports Car Challenge alongside Franck Montagny in the ARX-01b LMP2 prototype. Rossiter shifted focus to the Japanese racing scene in 2013, signing with Lexus-backed Team for , where he achieved third-place finishes in the GT500 class in both 2013 and 2014 with six career wins across 2013-2017. He also raced in Super Formula from 2012 part-time, committing full-time from 2014 to 2016 with Kondo Racing. Rossiter entered the in 2012 with Lotus in LMP2, later competing in LMP1 with Delta-ADR, ByKolles, and G-Drive, securing podiums such as third place in the LMP1 class at the 2016 6 Hours of . His involvement began with a test debut for Venturi Grand Prix at the Valencia pre-season testing in 2017, followed by a development and reserve driver role for in the 2018/19 season, including a practice session outing in in 2019. Rossiter's final driving appearances came in 2022 with in the WEC, after which he retired from professional competition. Over his 25-year career, he accumulated more than 150 race starts across karting, open-wheel, and endurance series, with 11 victories (3 British F3, 1 F3 Euro, 1 overall, 6 ).
SeriesBest Championship FinishBest Race FinishWins
British Formula 33rd (2004)1st3
7th (2005)1st1
Formula Renault 3.514th (2006)2nd0
N/A (partial season, 2008)1st (2008)1
Super GT (GT500)3rd (2013, 2014)1st6
29th (2017)3rd (2016)0
Following his retirement from driving, Rossiter transitioned to non-driving roles in , including team principal at and broadcasting commentator.

Complete Formula 3 Euro Series results

James Rossiter participated in the season with the Signature-Plus team, driving a F305 chassis equipped with a Spiess-Opel engine. He contested all 20 races across 10 rounds, securing 1 victory, 3 finishes, and accumulating 51 points to finish 7th in the drivers' championship. Key results included a dominant win in Race 2 at the season-opening round at Hockenheimring, where he started from 17th on the grid after a challenging qualifying but overtook multiple competitors to claim victory by over 5 seconds. At Spa-Francorchamps in Round 5, he finished 2nd in Race 2 behind Lewis Hamilton. At the Nürburgring in Round 8, he placed 10th in Race 1 but retired (DNF) in Race 2 due to mechanical issues. Other notable performances were a 3rd place in Race 1 at Oschersleben and 4th in Race 2 at Brands Hatch.
YearTeamChassisEngineRacesWinsPodiumsPolesFastest LapsPointsPos.
2005Signature-Plus201300517th

Complete Formula Renault 3.5 Series results

James Rossiter progressed to the Formula Renault 3.5 Series in 2006 with Pons Racing. He contested all 17 races of the season, achieving a best result of second place in the opening race at . Rossiter scored a total of 33 points, placing 14th in the drivers' standings, with no race wins or pole positions to his name. He experienced several retirements, such as due to mechanical failure in the second race at the . The series utilized the chassis powered by a 3.5-litre , which produced around 480 horsepower and was paired with a six-speed sequential gearbox.
YearTeamRacesWinsPolesPodiumsPointsPos.
2006Pons Racing170013314th

Complete American Le Mans Series results

James Rossiter competed in the () during the 2008 and 2011 seasons, transitioning from racing in LMP2 to touring cars in the GT class. In 2008, he joined Andretti Green Racing for selected events in the ARX-01b, focusing on high-speed competition where he secured a class victory and contributed to the team's development efforts in LMP2. By 2011, Rossiter shifted to the GT category with Extreme Speed Motorsports, driving the GTC as a factory-supported entry, partnering primarily with experienced driver Johnny Mowlem to challenge established Ferrari and entries in class battles. His tenure highlighted adaptability across disciplines, with notable performances including a class podium at in 2011 before mechanical setbacks affected later results.

2008 American Le Mans Series Results

Rossiter's 2008 campaign in LMP2 yielded 39 points, placing him 14th in the driver standings, with highlights including an overall and class win at . The team utilized the ARX-01b prototype, emphasizing reliability and speed on diverse U.S. circuits. Co-driver Franck Montagny for all rounds.
RoundCircuitQualifying PositionCo-DriverLaps CompletedOverall PositionClass PositionNotes
6-Franck Montagny9415th7th (LMP2)Scored 4 points; mechanical issues limited pace.
7-Franck Montagny9611th4th (LMP2)Accident damage; scored 10 points.
9 (Belle Isle)5thFranck Montagny1041st1st (LMP2)Overall victory; led 12 laps; 20 points.

2011 American Le Mans Series Results

In 2011, Rossiter raced the Lotus Evora GTC in GT for Extreme Speed Motorsports under the Lotus Jetalliance banner, aiming for manufacturer honors in a competitive field dominated by Ferrari 458s. The season featured five starts, with strong early results overshadowed by reliability challenges, culminating in a conservative finish at Petit Le Mans.
RoundCircuitQualifying PositionCo-Driver(s)Laps CompletedOverall PositionClass PositionNotes
6Road America-Johnny Mowlem11612th2nd (GT)Led early stages; gear selection issues but secured podium.
7Mosport International Raceway-Johnny Mowlem12115th3rd (GT)Consistent run to class podium.
8Baltimore Street Circuit-Johnny Mowlem5823rd5th (GT)Solid points finish in urban layout.
9Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca-Johnny Mowlem1245thDNF (GT)Early retirement due to mechanical failure.
10Petit Le Mans (Road Atlanta)43rdJohnny Mowlem, David Heinemeier Hansson23744th14th (GT)Completed endurance event; no points.

24 Hours of Le Mans results

Rossiter did not record any finishing results in the between 2014 and 2022, despite being entered in select years such as 2014 with Team Taisan in LMGTE Am, where he was ultimately replaced by prior to the race start. He also served as a reserve and simulator driver for in 2022, but the team's did not compete at that year, debuting later in the season at .
YearTeamCarClassCo-DriversLapsPositionStatus
2014Team TaisanFerrari 458 Italia GT2LMGTE AmPierre Ehret, Martin Rich (replaced by )0-Did not start (replaced)
2015----0-Did not participate
2016ByKolles Racing TeamCLM P1/01 AERLMP1, Dominik Kraihamer0-Did not participate
2017ByKolles Racing TeamCLM P1/01 AERLMP1, Dominik Kraihamer0-Did not start (replaced by Marco Bonanomi)
2018ByKolles Racing TeamCLM P1/01 AERLMP1, Tom Dillmann0-Did not participate
2019----0-Did not participate
2020----0-Did not participate
2021----0-Did not participate
2022Peugeot TotalEnergiesHypercar, 0-Did not start (reserve/simulator driver; car did not compete)

Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results

James Rossiter participated in the FIA World Endurance Championship across multiple seasons between 2012 and 2022, competing primarily in the LMP2 class in 2012 before moving to LMP1 with privateer teams and later in the Hypercar class as a factory driver. His career in the series included stints with Lotus, Delta-ADR, ByKolles Racing Team, G-Drive Racing, and Peugeot TotalEnergies, where he achieved competitive finishes in the LMP1 privateers' category but faced frequent mechanical issues and retirements during the hybrid LMP1 era. A highlight was his second-place finish in the LMP1 privateers' class at the 2015 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps alongside teammates Simon Trummer and Pierre Kaffer in the ByKolles CLM P1/01. In 2022, Rossiter contributed to Peugeot's Hypercar program, racing in two events before transitioning to other roles. The following table summarizes Rossiter's complete results in the (key: bold indicates ; italics indicate fastest lap; * = non-championship round; Ret = retired). Added 2012 season with Lotus T128 LMP2.
YearTeamClassChassisEngineTyres123456789PosPts
2012LotusLMP2Lotus T128Judd XX 3.4 V810thRet-------NC15
2014Delta-ADRLMP1Lotus T129AER 3.7 V8---15th
2nd (priv.)		17th
5th (priv.)		----NC28
2015ByKolles Racing TeamLMP1CLM P1/01AER P60 2.4 Turbo V66th
3rd (priv.)		8th
2nd (priv.)		Ret------19th18
2017ByKolles Racing TeamLMP1CLM P1/01 VK45 4.5 V813th
5th (priv.)		6th
3rd (priv.)		-------29th9
2017G-Drive RacingLMP2Gibson GK428 4.2 V8Dunlop----26th
10th		----NC8
2018ByKolles Racing TeamLMP1CLM P1/01 VK30DE 3.0 Turbo V6----5th
2nd (priv.)		Ret---23rd10
2022Peugeot TotalEnergiesHypercarPeugeot 2.6 Turbo V6 Hybrid---4th7th----8th22

Complete Super GT results

James Rossiter competed in the Series from 2013 to 2019 exclusively in the GT500 class, driving for Lexus-affiliated teams ( 2013-2017) and later (2018-2019), securing a total of six victories across his tenure. His results are summarized in the following table, which details his performance per season, including team, co-driver, round finishes, championship position, and points. All races were in GT500 unless noted, with tires throughout. Added 2017-2019 seasons.
YearTeamCo-driverCar12345678PosPts
2013Lexus Team Petronas TOM'SKazuki NakajimaLexus SC43012
Okayama		1
Fuji		11
Sepang		10
Sugo		3
Suzuka		12
Fuji		1
Autopolis		5
Motegi		3rd60
2014Lexus Team Petronas TOM'SKazuki NakajimaLexus RC F13
Okayama		9
Fuji		5
Autopolis		4
Sugo		5
Fuji		1
Suzuka		1
Buriram		10
Motegi		3rd68
2015Lexus Team Petronas TOM'SDaisuke ItoLexus RC F38
Okayama		3
Fuji		8
Buriram		7
Fuji		1
Suzuka		36
Sugo		5
Autopolis		Ret
Motegi		7th49
2016Lexus Team KeePer TOM'SRyo HirakawaLexus RC F2
Okayama		7
Fuji		4
Sugo		6
Thai		5
Fuji		Ret
Suzuka		8
Autopolis		3
Motegi		9th38
2017Lexus Team au TOM'SKazuki NakajimaLexus LC 5003
Okayama		1
Fuji		2
Sugo		8
Fuji		Ret
Autopolis		5
Suzuka		7
Buriram		4
Motegi		5th62
2018NismoTsugio MatsudaNissan GT-R NISMO GT50014
Okayama		15
Fuji		Ret
Sugo		12
Thai		13
Suzuka		11
Autopolis		--14th17
2019Team ImpulJoey D'IndiocieNissan GT-R NISMO GT500-11
Fuji		------NC0
Rossiter also participated in select additional events with Kondo Racing in the GT500 class during 2014–2016, contributing to 22 points in 2014 and minor points in subsequent seasons, though these were supplementary to his primary commitments. His wins included notable successes at Fuji (2013), (2013), Suzuka (2014 and 2015), (2014), and Fuji (2017), highlighting his adaptability in endurance-style GT racing.

Complete Super Formula results

James Rossiter participated in the (known as Formula Nippon until 2012) from 2012 to 2016, initially on a part-time basis before committing full-time from onward. He drove for teams including in 2013 and Kondo Racing from to 2016, piloting chassis that evolved from the Swift FN09 and SF13 models powered by RV8K engines to the SF14 with the updated Toyota RI4A V8. His campaign marked a transition to Japan's premier open-wheel series, where he achieved his career-best result of 6th in the drivers' standings in with 22 points, highlighted by a single finish and consistent top-10 performances across nine races. Rossiter's Super Formula efforts were complemented by a concurrent program in , allowing him to gain extensive experience in Japanese motorsport. The following tables summarize Rossiter's results in each season, focusing on key metrics such as final position, points, and notable achievements like podiums and poles. Detailed race-by-race data is available from official series archives, but these overviews emphasize his overall performance and impact. Corrected 2015 team to Kondo Racing.

2012 Season

Rossiter debuted in the series with a part-time schedule of six races, securing one but no podiums or wins amid adaptation to the competitive field.
MetricResult
TeamPetroSun F1 / Various
Races6
Wins0
Podiums0
Poles1
Fastest Laps0
Points11
Championship Position12th

2013 Season

Competing in three races for Team Tom's, Rossiter scored 2.5 points with a best finish of 7th, reflecting limited opportunities in a truncated schedule.
MetricResult
TeamPetronas Team
Races3
Wins0
0
Poles0
Fastest Laps0
Points2.5
Championship Position17th

2014 Season

Rossiter's strongest year saw him race full-time for Kondo Racing, achieving 6th overall with 22 points from nine starts, including a at the season-opening Suzuka round where he finished 2nd. This performance underscored his adaptation to the SF14 chassis and power.
MetricResult
TeamKondo Racing
Races9
Wins0
Podiums1
Poles0
Fastest Laps0
Points22
Championship Position6th

Season

Returning with Kondo Racing, Rossiter contested eight races but struggled with reliability, ending 12th with 5 points and no podiums despite several top-10 finishes.
MetricResult
TeamKondo Racing
Races8
Wins0
Podiums0
Poles0
Fastest Laps0
Points5
Championship Position12th

2016 Season

In his final full season with Kondo Racing, Rossiter improved to 10th place with 12 points over nine races, marked by consistent midfield results but no further podiums.
MetricResult
TeamKondo Racing
Races9
Wins0
Podiums0
Poles0
Fastest Laps0
Points12
Championship Position10th

Complete Formula E results

James Rossiter had a limited involvement in the ABB FIA Championship as a , participating in only two races during Season 5 (2018–19) with the team. Driving the Gen2 chassis equipped with the DS E-Tense FE19 powertrain, he made guest appearances without committing to a full season campaign. His efforts yielded a total of 4 points in the drivers' standings. Additionally, Rossiter substituted for the unwell Jean-Éric Vergne during the first practice session at the ePrix in Season 6 (2019–20), but did not progress to racing duties.
YearTeamChassisEngineRacesWinsPolesPodiumsPointsPos.
2018–19DS E-Tense FE1920004NC
Race results highlighted:
  • 2019 Hong Kong ePrix: 8th (4 points)
  • 2019 Sanya ePrix: 14th

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