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The Rallye Monte-Carlo 2026 was one of the most demanding in recent years. Between snow, ice, rain, fog and mud, drivers faced extreme conditions throughout this 94th edition. In the end, it was the Solberg / Edmondson crew that came out on top.
When they set off on Thursday from Port Hercule in Monaco, the 66 competitors in the Rallye Monte-Carlo 2026 expected to encounter difficult conditions. But perhaps not to this extent. “It’s the most difficult rally in my life!” Even Oliver Solberg, winner of the Monte Carlo Rally, said so.
This 94th Rallye Monte-Carlo began in the night and fog, forcing race officials to stop SS3 for safety reasons. Then, Friday and Saturday were marked by snow, ice and mud, making the roads treacherous for many drivers.
Then, on Saturday evening, one of the highlights of the 2026 edition took place: the Super Special Stage, held on the Monaco Circuit. Won by Adrien Fourmaux and Alexandre Coria in torrential rain, it allowed more than 20,000 spectators to see a rally special stage with their own eyes, in an exceptional setting.
And on Sunday, with the legendary Col de Turini, snow-covered for the occasion, and tackled twice by the competitors. Thanks to the changing road conditions, a Rally3 (Matteo Fontana and Alessandro Arnaboldi‘s Ford Fiesta) won two consecutive special stages: a crazy Monte-Carlo from start to finish.
“I still can’t believe what’s happening. It’s been an emotional day.” Having just won the Rallye Monte-Carlo, Oliver Solberg is still coming to terms with his achievement. Even his father, Petter, the 2003 world champion, never managed this feat. “It’s very moving, it was extremely demanding and I was so stressed. I just want to say a huge thank you to Toyota for their trust and support. The teamwork was exceptional.” With this success, Oliver became the youngest driver to win Monte Carlo since… 1937.
The Solberg / Edmondson crew completely dominated the weekend, leaving the competition trailing in their wake. At Toyota, Elfyn Evans / Scott Martin (2nd) and Sébastien Ogier / Vincent Landais (3rd) were powerless to stop the Swedish driver’s momentum.
For Sébastien Ogier, this rally was more complicated than expected. For the first time since 2012, the nine-time world champion doesn’t start the season by finishing in one of the top two places on the podium. “It was a difficult weekend. I’m just happy to be back on the podium. Fifteen times in seventeen appearances… I can be proud of that,” he said at the finish of the Power Stage.
Between Yohan Rossel / Arnaud Dunand‘s accident (SS1) and Nikolay Gryazin / Konstantin Aleksandrov‘s crash (SS12), Lancia didn’t celebrate its return to the world championship as it would have liked. And yet, the Italian manufacturer performed well, winning nine special stages in WRC2 (seven for Rossel, two for Gryazin). Yohan Rossel even found himself in eighth place in the world championship thanks to the points he scored on ‘Super Sunday’.
With Lancia out of contention for the overall victory, Léo Rossel / Guillaume Mercoiret (Citroën) took advantage to dominate WRC2. Other French drivers also distinguished themselves by winning their categories: Eric Royère / Alexis Grenier (Ford) in WRC3, and Christophe Berard / Christophe Bernabo (Alpine) in RGT.
Despite the poor conditions, all the drivers enjoyed the route and the organisation of this 94th Rallye Monte-Carlo. Between the fabulous scenery, the superb roads and the spectacular Super Special Stage, there was something for everyone. The event was a huge success with the public, both in the French departments visited and in the Principality of Monaco itself.
Thanks to the exemplary work of the ACM marshals and the dedication of all the volunteers, the Rallye Monte-Carlo once again ran smoothly. It is increasingly establishing itself as a monument of motor sport, which will undoubtedly bring us more great editions in the future…
Leading the overall standings since SS2, Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson won their first Rallye Monte-Carlo, their second WRC victory in two races in the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1. They relegated the competition to more than 50 seconds behind them.
“I don’t think I’ve realised it yet. It’s been an emotional day. I would like to warmly thank Toyota for their confidence in us. The teamwork has been exceptional,” said Oliver Solberg at the finish of the Power Stage. The Swedish driver, in tears like his co-pilot Elliott Edmondson after their victory in the 94th Rallye Monte-Carlo, capped off an exceptional weekend in hellish conditions. Rain, fog, snow, ice, mud… The competitors in this ’Monte-Carlo’ experienced it all.
The son of Petter Solberg, 2003 World Rally Champion, becomes the first of his name to win Monte Carlo. This is a historic achievement not only for his family but also for Sweden, which has seen one of its drivers win the Monte Carlo Rally for the first time since 1971, when Ove Andersson triumphed at the wheel of an Alpine-Renault A110 1600S. Another notable historical point: Oliver is the youngest winner of the Rallye Monte-Carlo since René Le Bègue in… 1937!
Despite his lead in the overall standings, Oliver Solberg did not hold back: he had two close calls in SS15 and SS16. These minor mistakes ultimately had no consequences for the Swede, who did not crack under pressure from his Toyota Gazoo Racing teammates Elfyn Evans and Sébastien Ogier. The Japanese manufacturer secured its first triple victory at Monte Carlo and continues to cement its dominance in the World Rally Championship (WRC).
Behind the winners, Elfyn Evans / Scott Martin (+ 51:8) and Sébastien Ogier / Vincent Landais (+ 02:02.2) were unable to match Solberg’s speed. For the first time since 2013, the nine-time world champion finished neither second nor third. “It was a difficult weekend. I’m especially happy to be back on the podium,” said Ogier. “Oliver definitely did better than anyone expected. It’s good for the championship to have some new blood, and I’m looking forward to competing against him.”
Four in a row for the Rossel family! Léo Rossel, co-driven by Guillaume Mercoiret (Citroën C3 Rally2), won the WRC2 category, following in the footsteps of his brother, Yohan. The current Lancia driver had been unbeaten in this category for three years but quickly lost all hope of victory in the 2026 edition after a run-off road in SS1.
Léo Rossel and Guillaume Mercoiret then dominated their category, finishing well ahead of Roberto Daprà / Luca Guglielmetti (Škoda / + 2:09.5) and Arthur Pelamourgues / Bastien Pouget (Hyundai / + 5:11.0). “It’s really incredible. I’m just happy. A big thank you to my team, this is my first rally with them. This result is very important for my future,” said a jubilant Léo Rossel.
Starting at 4:30 p.m., the Prize-Giving ceremony, held at Port Hercule in Monaco, will be broadcast live on the Automobile Club de Monaco’s YouTube channel.
During the spectacular Super Special Stage (SSS13) held on part of the Circuit de Monaco, Adrien Fourmaux and Alexandre Coria thrilled spectators by winning the final stage of the day. Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson remain at the top of the overall standings ahead of the final day of the 94th Rallye Monte-Carlo.
It was the most anticipated event of the Rallye Monte-Carlo 2026. For the first time since 2008, a special stage was held at Port Hercule in Monaco, covering part of the legendary Circuit de Monaco. Featuring several chicanes and a ‘donut’, the route of this Super Special Stage (2,69km) offered spectators, who turned out in large numbers despite the rain, an evening they will remember.
Adrien Fourmaux and Alexandre Coria, thanks to a flawless performance in pouring rain, won their first special stage in this 2026 edition (02:19.3). It is also Hyundai’s first scratch time (compared to 12 for Toyota!) in this 94th edition. The French duo finished seven tenths of a second ahead of Takamoto Katsuta / Aaron Johnston (Toyota), followed in the standings by Thierry Neuville / Martijn Wydaeghe (Hyundai), Sébastien Ogier / Vincent Landais and Elfyn Evans / Scott Martin (Toyota).
This special stage was mainly intended to entertain spectators in the Principality and had no impact on the overall standings, which are still dominated by three Toyota drivers. However, the leader, Oliver Solberg, did not shine, finishing 11th (+ 10.9) behind three drivers of the WRC2 category.
The Principality’s sumptuous setting has obviously attracted many sports stars. Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson, cyclists Tadej Pogačar and Chris Froome, and basketball player Elie Okobo were among those who took part in the ‘VIP Rides’ organised at the Circuit de Monaco Circuit an hour before the start of the Super Special Stage.
Toyota President Akio Toyoda also came to the Principality in person to celebrate this rally and motorsport event. He climbed aboard the Toyota Yaris GR Rally1 driven by his compatriot Takamoto Katsuta.
Opening at 11am on Saturday, Monaco’s Fan Zone welcomed increasing numbers of spectators during the day. Fans were able to enjoy a car exhibition, simulators, merchandising areas and catering facilities while they waited for the Super Special Stage to get underway.
The Rallye Monte-Carlo is far from over. Sunday’s stage, covering 71.90km in the Alpes-Maritimes, includes a loop of two special stages. The first is between Col de Braus and La Cabanette (SS14/16 – 12.50km – 8:05am / 11:09am). And the second, between La Bollène-Vésubie and Moulinet (SS15/17 – 23.45km – 9:35 a.m. / 1:15 p.m.), with its iconic Col de Turini, which is likely to be snow-covered tomorrow. The Power Stage will start at 1:15 p.m.
The entire Rallye Monte-Carlo 2026 can also be followed on our Live page so you don’t miss a thing.
Despite a minor scare, Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson dominated Saturday morning before heading to the Principality to compete in the Super Special Stage at the Monaco Circuit. Elfyn Evans and Sébastien Ogier follow in the overall standings, more than a minute behind the Swedish driver.
The first special stage on Saturday, between La Bréole and Bellaffaire, saw Sébastien Ogier (Toyota) clock his third fastest time in a row in this 94th Rallye Monte-Carlo and continue to close the gap on his teammates Oliver Solberg and Elfyn Evans.
The longest stage of the rally (29.93km) was covered in snow from start to finish at dawn when Ogier and his rivals set off. In these conditions of very limited grip, the Frenchman managed better than Evans, who was three seconds behind, and Solberg, who was twenty seconds behind.
The leader of the rally Oliver Solberg (Toyota) reacted well in the 11th special stage between Vaumeilh and Claret (15.06 km), making the most of his position on the road to set the fastest time and extend his lead over his two closest rivals, his teammates Elfyn Evans and Sébastien Ogier, to over a minute.
“In the previous stage, I had absolutely no grip and could have gone off at any moment. In this one, I felt better and was still careful. I managed my tyres well and I’m happy to have regained a bit of a lead,” said the Swede at the stop point.
Oliver Solberg made a mistake in SS12 on Saturday afternoon, but his drive through a snow-covered field did not prevent him from setting the fastest time in this stage. “I’m doing well, I was lucky. I hit a snow-covered section and couldn’t avoid going off the road,” said the Swede after his mishap,
“I eased off the throttle, there was no point in taking risks in these conditions,” Ogier admitted at the stop point. The three Hyundai crews made mistakes but were able to continue, unlike Sami Pajari’s Toyota.
Saturday concludes with the spectacular Super Special Stage on the Monaco Circuit (SS13 – 2.69km – 6:35 pm).
The entire Rallye Monte-Carlo 2026 can also be followed live with commentary on our Live page so you don’t miss a thing.
The real surprise of the first day of the 94th Rallye Monte Carlo, Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson had a superb Friday to retain the lead in the overall standings. They are ahead of the two Toyotas driven by Elfyn Evans / Scott Martin and Sébastien Ogier / Vincent Landais.
The Oliver Solberg show continued on Friday morning, with the Swedish driver in his Toyota Yaris extending his lead over his main rivals by winning SS4, ably assisted by his co-driver Elliott Edmondson. The no.99 duo set a time 19.1 seconds faster than that of Thierry Neuville and Martin Wydaeghe (Hyundai i20).
“It’s a lot of work to keep the car on the road, but the conditions will improve during the day,” smiled Sébastien Ogier, who was more than 30 seconds behind Solberg but not worried about what was to come.
The Toyota drivers had mixed fortunes in SS5. Elfyn Evans set the fastest time in SS5 ahead of Sébastien Ogier, while Oliver Solberg, who suffered a puncture at the end of the stage, finished on the rim and lost 27 seconds to Evans, but still retains his overall lead. “I don’t know what happened or where I got the puncture, but it was a great stage,” said Solberg at the stop point.
“It’s rare to feel good at Monte Carlo,” said Evans, who set his second fastest time of the rally after SS1 on Thursday afternoon at the start of this 94th edition. In the chasing pack, just behind the leading trio, Thierry Neuville did not choose the right tyres for this stage and lost some time (nearly thirty seconds) to Sébastien Ogier.
The final stage of Friday morning (SS6, 17.8 km), contested in winter conditions with lots of wet snow on the climb between La-Bâtie-des-Fonts and Aspremont, allowed Oliver Solberg, who only had three studded tyres on his Toyota (following his puncture in SS5), to finish ahead of two Hyundai drivers, Thierry Neuville and Adrien Fourmaux.
By also beating his two Toyota teammates, Elfyn Evans and Sébastien Ogier, by around 20 seconds, Oliver Solberg showed once again that he will be a force to be reckoned with in this 94th edition of the Rallye Monte Carlo.
Oliver Solberg, as calm and efficient as ever, set the fastest time on SS6 on Friday afternoon between Laborel and Chauvac-Laux-Montaux (17.95 km), on a road that was less slippery and less treacherous than on Friday morning. He once again finished ahead of his Toyota Gazoo Racing teammates, Sébastien Ogier and Elfyn Evans, but by only two seconds.
At Hyundai, Adrien Fourmaux lost time because his hydraulic handbrake was broken. “In some hairpin bends, I had to put the car in reverse. We’ll try to fix it,” he told Canal +.
The one but last stage on Friday, between Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert and La Motte-Chalancon, allowed Sébastien Ogier to set the fastest time and to close half of the gap over its competitors. Oliver Solberg, started SS8 a few minutes after Ogier and Evans and suffered from poor visibility as night was falling over the Drôme region.
“I couldn’t see anything at first because it was raining, and then because night was falling,” Solberg summed up at the stop point. “I hadn’t put on my extra headlights,” lamented Ogier, who for the first time in the rally managed to gain over 15 seconds on Evans (16.2 to be precise) and Solberg (17.6) in a single stage.
Sébastien Ogier (Toyota) got his weekend off to a good start by winning SS9 (17.8 km), recording his second consecutive stage win. Ahead of his two Gazoo Racing teammates, Oliver Solberg, who remains in the lead, and Elfyn Evans, who now has only a six-second lead over the nine-time World Champion.
It was pitch dark and raining when Ogier finished SS9 with a smile, completing the second loop of a very difficult Friday for all drivers. His goal on Saturday will be to take second place from Evans. “It was still a question of survival, and there was a lot of mud on this stage,” Ogier said at the stop point. “I wasn’t brave enough,” lamented Evans, five-time WRC vice-world champion, including three times behind Ogier.
In the overall standings, Oliver Solberg / Elliott Edmondson remain in the lead ahead of Elfyn Evans / Scott Martin and Sébastien Ogier / Vincent Landais at the end of the second day.
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Saturday will be one of the highlights of the 94th Rallye Monte Carlo. Three special stages are scheduled for the start of the day, including two runs of the longest stage of the rally, between La Bréole and Bellaffaire (SS10/12 – 29.93km – 8:31am / 12:31pm). The day will end with the spectacular Super Special Stage on the Monaco Circuit (SS13 – 2.69km – 6:35 pm).
The entire Rallye Monte-Carlo 2026 can also be followed live with commentary on our Live page so you don’t miss a thing.
What a start to the Rallye Monte-Carlo! After two crazy special stages, plus a third that was ultimately interrupted, the Oliver Solberg / Elliott Edmondson crew reached Gap at the top of the overall standings. The duo in the No. 99 Toyota mastered all the difficult conditions encountered on Thursday.
Toyota Gazoo Racing put in a superb performance with a triple victory in the very first special stage, between Toudon and Saint-Antonin, in the Alpes-Maritimes. The duo in car no. 33, Elfyn Evans / Scott Martin, were the fastest (16’05”7) ahead of Oliver Solberg / Elliott Edmondson (+05.6) and Sébastien Ogier / Vincent Landais (+12.0).
“I did my best, but it wasn’t easy with this tyre choice,” said Elfyn Evans, who had opted for the same tyre strategy as Sébastien Ogier: two super-soft tyres crossed with two studded tyres. “It was difficult to find the right pace in these tricky conditions,” said the nine-time world champion.
Their main rivals opted for snow tyres in addition to their studded tyres, and this has already cost the Hyundai drivers time. Thierry Neuville (8th in Rally1) lost 43 seconds on this first special stage. Adrien Fourmaux (4th) limited the damage, finishing 19.9 seconds behind Evans and only 8 seconds behind Ogier.
The new Toyota Gazoo Racing duo, Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson, set a stunning time in SS2 on Thursday evening between Esclangon and Seyne-les-Alpes (23.8 km). The other big surprise of the early evening was the third place of Irish rookie Jon Armstrong in his M-Sport Ford Puma.
“I tried not to take too many risks, but every time I came into a corner, it was panic on board,” said the very talented son of Petter, the 2003 world champion in a Subaru, at the SS2 stop point. “It was the most difficult special stage of my life,” added Solberg Junior, who managed to beat Elfyn Evans / Scott Martin by more than 31 seconds on a road covered in slush, the worst kind of slush, much feared by drivers.
Behind Oliver Solberg and Elfyn Evans, who had taken the top two places in SS1, but in reverse order, the other drivers did everything they could to limit the damage, and the two Frenchmen, Adrien Fourmaux (Hyundai) and Sébastien Ogier (Toyota), had to admit defeat to the rookie Armstrong, who is making his WRC debut in this Rallye Monte-Carlo.
Due to a number of spectators moving into unsafe positions at the edge of the stage between the passing of cars, and as a result of reduced visibility caused by heavy fog on Special Stage 3, the Clerk of the Course issued a red flag Only seven Rally1 cars crossed the line before the red flag was lowered. “These [road] conditions are crazy. I couldn’t see anything at the end. It was very dangerous,” said Thierry Neuville.
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In the overall standings, Oliver Solberg / Elliott Edmondson lead Elfyn Evans / Scott Martin at the end of this first day.
Classification
Tomorrow, a loop of three special stages will be completed twice: Laborel / Chauvac-Laux-Montaux (SS4/7 – 17.95km), Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert / La Motte-Chalancon (SS5/8 – 28.70km), the longest on Friday, and La-Bâtie-des-Fonts / Aspremont (SS6/9), won last year by Takamoto Katsuta.
The entire Rallye Monte-Carlo 2026 can also be followed live with commentary on our LIVE page so you don’t miss a thing.
The 94th Rallye Monte-Carlo officially kicked off this Thursday at Port Hercule in Monaco, sending the 66 entered crews into an event that promises to be more demanding than ever. They immediately set off on the road section leading to today’s first three stages, scheduled between the Alpes-Maritimes and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
“It’s going to be very difficult”. The tone for this 94th Rallye Monte-Carlo was set by Sébastien Ogier, despite being a Monte-Carlo specialist of the event with 10 victories. On the start ramp, all the drivers mentioned the very tricky weather conditions they are about to face. “Conditions look really complicated for tonight. But it should be beautiful with the spectators in the dark and the snow”, explained Adrien Fourmaux.
Leaving at two-minute intervals, every Rally1 crew set off from Port Hercule in Monaco in front of a large crowd of spectators who turned out despite a few drops of rain. Tension was at its peak before heading out to the opening stages.
Before the Official Start of the first car, the Rally1 drivers soaked up the energy from the many fans gathered at the Fan Zone on Port Hercule. Featuring school visits, an autograph session, and official photos, spectators had the chance to get up close to their favorite drivers and cars just hours before the start.
Now it’s time for the competition, kicking off with a particularly difficult and demanding first stage between Toudon and Saint-Antonin (SS1 – 21.90km). Competitors will then head to the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence to tackle two night stages: Esclangon / Seyne-les-Alpes (SS2 – 23.80km) and Vaumeilh / Claret (SS3 – 15.06km). Crews will need to keep a close eye on weather conditions, particularly at the summit of the Col du Fanget (featured in SS2), which could be icy or even snowy…
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Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston got off to a flying start in the 94th Rallye Monte-Carlo by setting the fastest time (2’31″8) in the Shakedown on Wednesday afternoon in the hills above Gap. The Japanese driver provided the first minor surprise of this Monte Carlo, which promises to be as exciting as ever.
Obviously, the results of this final practice session before the Official Start in Monaco on Thursday shouldn’t be taken as definitive. However, they will certainly give us plenty to talk about before the first stage kicks off this Thursday, at 16:05 in Toudon.
Takamoto Katsuta / Aaron Johnston set the fastest time of the Shakedown on their very first run. The #18 Toyota crew finished just over a second clear of teammates Sébastien Ogier / Vincent Landais and Oliver Solberg / Elliott Edmondson. « This is a big year for me. I’m quite happy and feeling confident », the Japanese driver declared.
Title contenders Elfyn Evans / Scott Martin took 4th place ahead of Sami Pajari / Marko Salminen, completing an all-Toyota top 5. The three Fords follow, while further down the order, Hyundai opted to run on studded tyres. Adrien Fourmaux / Alexandre Coria and Thierry Neuville / Martijn Wydaeghe finished 9th and 11th on Rally1 respectively.
Lancia leads the way in WRC2
WRC2 is set to be fiercely contested this year, with 25 crews entered. In this Shakedown, Lancia set the pace. For its return to the World Rally Championship, the Italian manufacturer put both its cars at the top of the timesheets. Nikolay Gryazin / Konstantin Aleksandrov (2’42”9) finished ahead of Yohan Rossel / Arnaud Dunand.
Among the French contingent, Eric Camilli / Thibault de la Haye (Škoda Fabia RS Rally2) rounded out the top 3. Léo Rossel, co-driven by Guillaume Mercoiret (Citroën C3 Rally2), took fifth place.
Next up: The Official Start!
The real action begins tomorrow! Follow the Official Start live from Port Hercule in Monaco starting at 2:00 pm on the Automobile Club de Monaco’s Facebook and YouTube accounts.
The crews will then head out for Thursday’s three stages, including two contested in the dark, before returning to the Service Park in Gap. To enjoy the action safely from the roadside, please make sure to follow the safety rules to ensure a successful Rally!
You can also follow the entire event via our Live commentary on our dedicated page so you don’t miss a single moment of the Rallye Monte-Carlo 2026.
For this 94th edition, the opening round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) will feature extensive TV coverage. Every stage of the Rallye Monte-Carlo 2026 will be broadcast in full, with the Super Special Stage available free-to-air.
As in previous years, the Canal+ group will offer exceptional coverage for this legendary event. The Rallye Monte-Carlo 2026 will be available to follow live and in full including Julien Fébreau, the voice of Formula 1 on Canal+. On site, the presentation will notably be handled by Julien Ingrassia, eight-time World Champion as Sébastien Ogier’s co-driver.
The Super Special Stage, held on the Monaco Circuit (SSS13 on Saturday 24 at 6:30 pm), and the Power Stage La Bollène-Vésubie / Moulinet 2 (SS17 on Sunday 25 at 1:15 pm) will be available free-to-air on Canal+.
Monaco Info will broadcast the three key events in the Principality: the Official Start (Thursday 22 at 2:00 pm), the Super Special Stage (Saturday 24 at 6:30 pm), and the Prize Giving Ceremony (Sunday 25 at 5:00 pm).
On the digital front, the Automobile Club de Monaco will provide live online streaming of the Official Start from Port Hercule, as well as the Prize Giving Ceremony. These events will be broadcast on the ACM’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
The Rallye Monte-Carlo, the most high-profile round of the WRC season, will be broadcast on many networks worldwide. Here is the complete list of international broadcasters:
Finally, for enthusiasts looking for a more immersive experience, subscribing to the official Rally.TV platform is a must. It allows you to follow all the stages live with exclusive content (replay, videos, archives, broadcasts).
Sébastien Ogier, ten-time winner in the Principality, will start this Thursday, January 22, as the top favorite for the 2026 Rallye Monte-Carlo. From the Rally1 entry list to the WRC2 contenders, including route details and spectator information, here is everything you need to know before the action begins.
Headlining this 94th Rallye Monte-Carlo, Sébastien Ogier stands as the clear favorite for an eleventh victory in the Principality. The Toyota driver will be accompanied by a veritable armada. Gazoo Racing has entered four other crews: Elfyn Evans / Scott Martin, Takamoto Katsuta / Aaron Johnston, Sami Pajari / Marko Salminen, and Oliver Solberg / Elliott Edmondson.
At Hyundai, three cars are in the mix with Frenchmen Adrien Fourmaux / Alexandre Coria, the 2024 World Champions Thierry Neuville / Martijn Wydaeghe, and the returning duo Hayden Paddon / John Kennard, winners of a single WRC rally (Argentina 2016). Finally, as the third manufacturer engaged in the WRC, M-Sport Ford is fielding three crews: Jon Armstrong / Shane Byrne (WRC rookies), Grégoire Munster / Louis Louka, and Joshua McErlean / Eoin Treacy.
For the third consecutive year, the Service Park for this 2026 edition of the Rallye Monte-Carlo is set up in Gap, Sébastien Ogier’s hometown. On roads he knows perfectly, the nine-time world champion will be aiming for another victory in the Principality. That is, provided he successfully negotiates the numerous difficulties of the 17 scheduled stages, covering 339.15km against the clock, from Thursday afternoon to Sunday. Especially if the weather decides to join the party, as snow is never far away…
Following the Shakedown on Wednesday, January 21, on the heights of Gap, the starting ceremony of the 94th Monte-Carlo Rally will be held at Port Hercule in Monaco on Thursday, January 22. The ceremony, which will see the first car set off at 2:30 pm, will be broadcast live on the Automobile Club de Monaco’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
The 66 entries will then hit the road to tackle a demanding first stage between Toudon and Saint-Antonin (SS1 – 21.90km – 4:05 pm). This will be followed by the second stage, held at night in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence between Esclangon and Seyne-les-Alpes (SS2 – 23.80km – 6:35 pm), before the third and final stage of Thursday, a fast run between Vaumeilh and Claret (SS3 – 15.06km – 8:35 pm). The crews will then head to Gap, the prefecture of the Hautes-Alpes, for their first overnight halt.
Friday will feature three stages in the morning (SS4 to SS6) and the same loop in the afternoon (SS7 to SS9), totaling 128.88km of timed stages, including Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert / La Motte-Chalancon (SS5/8 – 28.70km – 10:32 am / 4:44 pm), the longest stage of the day.
Saturday will be one of the flagship days of this 94th Monte-Carlo Rally. The schedule kicks off with three stages, including two runs through the longest stage of the Rally, between La Bréole and Bellaffaire (SS10/12 – 29.93km – 08:31 am / 12:31 pm). « It is a stage with changes in rhythm and plenty of traps. For me, it’s the decider », emphasized Romain Pugliese, Clerk of the Course. Saturday will conclude with a spectacular Super Special Stage on the Circuit de Monaco (SSS13 – 2.69km – 6:35 pm).
However, the Rally will be far from over. Sunday, with its 71.90km against the clock in the Alpes-Maritimes, includes a loop of two stages. The first, between Col de Braus and La Cabanette (SS14/16 – 12.50km – 08:05 am / 11:09 am), makes a return after its last appearance in 2006. Finally, the stage between La Bollène-Vésubie and Moulinet (SS15/17 – 23.45km – 09:35 am / 1:15 pm), featuring the iconic Col de Turini, could prove tricky depending on the forecast weather conditions. The start of the Power Stage will be at 1:15 pm.
Behind the Rally1 cars, the WRC2 category promises to be one of the major highlights of this 2026 edition, with 25 crews at the start. It is a consistently growing category, featuring Rally2 cars that are less expensive to run yet highly competitive. Notable in this category is the official return of Lancia with the Ypsilon HF, armed with two crews favored for victory: Yohan Rossel / Arnaud Dunand and Nikolay Gryazin / Konstantin Aleksandrov.
Let’s not forget other headliners such as Frenchmen Eric Camilli / Thibault de La Haye (Škoda Fabia RS Rally2), runners-up in the category last year, and Léo Rossel / Guillaume Mercoiret (Citroën C3 Rally2), third in 2025. Also on the starting line will be Pablo Sarrazin (Citroën C3 Rally2), son of Stéphane, and Eliott Delecour, son of François, at the wheel of a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2.
As always, fans will be at the heart of the Rallye Monte-Carlo. Two Fan Zones will open for free in Gap and Monaco (see information below). Before the official start, two autograph sessions are scheduled: one in the Gap Fan Zone (Wednesday, Jan 21, from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm), and the second in the Monaco Fan Zone (Thursday, Jan 22, from 12:10 pm to 12:45 pm).
Along the Special Stages, access will naturally be free, with designated Public Zones provided to follow the Rally in the best conditions. Remember: safety first — follow the spectator guidelines. You will find all necessary information below.
Finally, Saturday will be marked by the Super Special Stage on the Monaco circuit, with an exceptional setup for fans on site. Then, on Sunday, January 25, the prize-giving ceremony will take place on the podium at Port Hercule, where you can cheer for the winners of the 94th Rallye Monte-Carlo!
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As a reminder, the entire Rally will be available to follow via live commentary on our Live Page so you don’t miss a moment of the Rallye Monte-Carlo 2026.
