Alessandro Gelsomino (born 22 March 1973) is an Italian rally co-driver.[1][2] Born in Palermo,[3] he is best known of his 17-year association with American Ken Block in rallying from 2005 until his death in 2023.[4]

Alex Gelsomino
Personal information
NationalityItaly Italian
United States American
Born (1973-03-22) 22 March 1973 (age 51)
Palermo, Italy
World Rally Championship record
TeamsHoonigan Racing Division
M-Sport World Rally Team
Sirbb Kuwait
Subaru Rally Team USA
Rally FaNZ[citation needed]
First rally2007 Rally Mexico[citation needed]

He is married to fellow co-driver Rhianon Gelsomino, sister of Australian rally driver Brendan Reeves.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ Shacki. "Alessandro Gelsomino - rally profile eWRC-results.com". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
  2. ^ "Interview: Alex Gelsomino - Ken Block's right hand man". RallySport Magazine. 2018-09-07. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
  3. ^ "Interview: Alex Gelsomino". RallySport Magazine. 2014-04-01. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  4. ^ "GELSOMINO I was privileged to sit next to Ken". WRC. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  5. ^ "Gelsomino vs Gelsomino: The couple fighting for the ARA title". DirtFish. 2021-06-09. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
  6. ^ "Brendan Reeves - Rhianon recovering after fiery incident in America". www.brendanreeves.com.au. Retrieved 2024-07-05.