Alessandro was a private entrant in his Gulf-coloured Tyrrell, who was pretty capable in Formula 2 but Formula 1 was a step too far, albeit his Scuderia Rondini outfit was bereft of real money but full of enthusiasm; a throwback to an earlier age of privateer entries. Retired from racing in 1978. A stalwart of Italian Formula 3, Pesenti-Rossi won seven times in the series between 1972 and 1976, finishing a close runner-up to Luciano Pavesi in the 1975 Championship. Pesenti-Rossi was also a regular sportscar driver for some years. In his normal working life, Pesenti-Rossi worked as a farmer.

Biography last updated 24 Feb 2026