 After a season in GP3, Rossi moved on to compete in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series with Fortec Motorsport.He was joined at the team by Brazilian driver and Italian Formula Three Champion César Ramos.He won the opening race of the season in Aragón and the second race at Le Castellet, and eventually placed third in the championship and top rookie driver, finishing behind Carlin drivers Robert Wickens and Jean-Éric Vergne.