Conn Martell on a few rounds of CFRT and WRC2

He had been the sensation of the last Rally Vaucluse Rally: Conner Martell, co-driven by Alex Gelsomino, will return to France this season with the 2C Compétition team. The American driver, the reigning US Vice-Champion, will participate in several rounds of the French Gravel Rally Championship and the World Rally Championship, specifically in WRC2, during the season. "I am delighted to continue my rally career in Europe after a successful year with the American Rally Association and 2C Compétition," reads his press release. In addition to a French rally where he finished second, the Martell-Gelsomino-2C Compétition partnership also proved fruitful beyond European borders. It remains to be seen which car the duo will be driving: this has not yet been announced.

A well-known co-pilot

Rally and motorsport fans are at least familiar with the identity of Conner Martell's co-driver. Alex Gelsomino is also known for having been Ken Block's co-driver during his rally years. The highly experienced Italian-American is also very happy with this announcement: "Participating in a few rounds of the French Gravel Rally Championship and..." WRC "This will be the perfect evolution of Conner's career," he also stated. Conner Martell initially began his career in Rallycross Before turning to rallying, notably driving a Subaru in American events, Martell took on a new challenge in 2025, becoming the pioneer of the Rally2 class on his continent. Driving a Škoda Fabia RS Rally2, entered by 2C Compétition, he secured his first national victory. His top speed at Orange last November, ahead of the leading CFRT competitors, will make him a serious contender for victory in the French events he will be participating in.

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