Champion rally driver Alex Fiorio dies at age 61
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Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Alex Fiorio, a champion rally driver and runner-up in the 1989 World Rally Championship, has died at the age of 61 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Born on March 10, 1965, Fiorio had a prominent rallying career in the 1980s and 1990s and also took on team management in MotoGP. His contributions to the sport, especially in rally driving, have left a lasting legacy. Tributes are expected from fans and peers in the motorsports community as they remember his achievements and influence.
- •Fiorio was born on March 10, 1965.
- •He was a runner-up in the 1989 World Rally Championship.
- •Fiorio's career spanned the 1980s and 1990s.
- •He briefly managed teams in MotoGP after retiring from driving.
- •His death comes after an ongoing battle with cancer.
- 4:05 PMAutosport — Champion rally driver Fiorio dies aged 61
- 4:04 PMMotorsport.com — Champion rally driver Alex Fiorio dies aged 61
"Champion rally driver and 1989 World Rally Championship title runner-up Alex Fiorio has died aged 61 following a battle with cancer. The Italian, born 10 March 1965, enjoyed a successful career as a rally driver in the 1980s and 1990s, before briefly turning his hand at team management in MotoGP. It was in rallying where the son of Ferrari Formula 1 sporting director and Lancia WRC boss ...Keep reading
"Champion rally driver and 1989 World Rally Championship title runner-up Alex Fiorio has died aged 61 following a battle with cancer. The Italian, born 10 March 1965, enjoyed a successful career as a rally driver in the 1980s and 1990s, before briefly turning his hand at team management in MotoGP. It was in rallying where the son of Ferrari Formula 1 sporting director and Lancia WRC boss ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportAug 17, 2026, 4:05 PMChampion rally driver Fiorio dies aged 61
Champion rally driver and 1989 World Rally Championship title runner-up Alex Fiorio has died aged 61 following a battle with cancer. The Italian, born 10 March 1965, enjoyed a successful career as a rally driver in the 1980s and 1990s, before briefly turning his hand at team management in MotoGP. It was in rallying where the son of Ferrari Formula 1 sporting director and Lancia WRC boss ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 17, 2026, 4:04 PMChampion rally driver Alex Fiorio dies aged 61
Champion rally driver and 1989 World Rally Championship title runner-up Alex Fiorio has died aged 61 following a battle with cancer. The Italian, born 10 March 1965, enjoyed a successful career as a rally driver in the 1980s and 1990s, before briefly turning his hand at team management in MotoGP. It was in rallying where the son of Ferrari Formula 1 sporting director and Lancia WRC boss ...Keep reading
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