Date of birth: 07.26.1986 in Cesena, Italy
Competitive debut: Rally Ronde del Rubicone 2004
Championships conquered: 9
A legacy spanning four decades meets the timeless spirit of rally racing. The legendary Ford Escorts of the 1970s – the MKI and MKII – hold a special place in the Campedelli family’s heart. This reverence for rally heritage sparked an ambitious vision: to resurrect these iconic machines and bring back the pure essence of rallying.
Drive The Legend isn’t just a project – it’s a journey back to the golden age of WRC. We’re meticulously reconstructing these legendary Ford Escorts, assembling a dedicated team to recreate the magic of the David Sutton and Ari Vatanen era. From night stages to breathtaking landscapes, we’re reviving the raw, authentic spirit of 70s rallying.
What is EasyWrite?
EasyWrite is a revolutionary system designed to transform how rally drivers and co-drivers create, learn, and use pacenotes. Born from years of experience in professional rallying, it addresses one of the sport’s most crucial yet overlooked aspects – the standardization and improvement of pacenote writing.
A Professional and Dedicated Team: Our team consists of highly skilled mechanics, engineers and communication specialists, all committed to a common goal—delivering top-level performance. Experts working in perfect synergy to ensure every aspect of rallying is managed with maximum expertise, from technical maintenance to strategic communication, guaranteeing optimal results in every competition.
Simone Campedelli is committed to combining a passion for motorsport with environmental responsibility.
An is being activated Carbon Offsetting project to offset the carbon emissions of all the team’s rally cars, with the aim of significantly reducing the environmental impact of sporting activities.
The project will be managed in collaboration with a European entity certified for the management of carbon credits carbon according to VERRA and Gold Standard standards.
Rally driver Simone Campedelli and his co-driver Tania Canton are proud supporters of the Orange1 For People Foundation, an organization that embodies Orange1 Holding’s commitment to social responsibility. The foundation is driven by passion and determination to improve quality of life, with a focused mission of giving young people the opportunity to build a better future.
Simone and Tania are particularly involved with the foundation’s ORANGINO HOME project in Madagascar. Their personal commitment began with the distance adoption of a child, and now the project has grown to assist 180 children in Tulear, providing them with essential education and care. This initiative demonstrates how targeted social actions can create meaningful change in young lives.
“Being part of this project through Orange1 Racing gives our motorsport achievements an even deeper meaning,” says Campedelli. “It’s about using our platform in racing to support causes that truly make a difference in children’s lives.”
