James Rossiter
A skilled test and development driver, he transitioned from the cockpit to a leading executive role shaping the future of Formula E.
Born 1983 (age 43)·British racing driver·Birthday: August 25·Millennials
Biography
James Rossiter's career in motorsport is a tale of two acts. First, as a driver, he demonstrated immense technical skill, serving as a test and reserve driver for the Honda and Super Aguri Formula One teams. His racing prowess was showcased in Japan's Super GT and Super Formula championships, where he became a race winner and title contender, respected for his precision and feedback. The second act saw a sharp pivot to the front office. Leveraging his deep technical knowledge, he moved into management, eventually being appointed Team Principal of the Maserati MSG Racing Formula E team. In this role, Rossiter has become a key architect in the electric racing series, overseeing technical strategy and team operations in a championship defined by innovation and sustainability.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
James was born in 1983, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When James Was Born
The biggest hits of 1983
#1 Movie
Return of the Jedi
Best Picture
Terms of Endearment
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
James's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1983Born
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1988Started school
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1996Became a teenager
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Could drive
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2001Could vote
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Turned 21
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2013Turned 30
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 40
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 43 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Served as the official test and reserve driver for the Honda Formula One team in 2007 and 2008.
- Won races in both the Japanese Super GT and Super Formula championships.
- Appointed as the Team Principal of the Maserati MSG Racing team in the Formula E World Championship.
Did You Know?
He was a championship-winning kart racer in Britain before moving to single-seaters.
He holds both British and Italian racing licenses.
He made his Formula One testing debut at the age of 21.
“My job was to extract every tenth from the car and relay that to the engineers.”
