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Olivier and Lydia Campana, driving the Volkswagen Golf GTI No. 116, were the most consistent performers on an intense first day. Marked by mechanical problems for Bruno Saby and Michel Decremer, as well as a few crashes, the 28th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique got off to a flying start!
More than a week after a hellish Rally Monte-Carlo, snow also made an appearance at the 28th edition of the Rallye Historique. From the very first Regularity Stage, several competitors were caught out by icy sections of road on the western side of the Vercors massif.
With the new version of the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, contested on closed roads, the crews took more risks and pushed their cars to the limit.
Although the mechanics were put to the test, and there were several minor crashes, this was largely due to the closure of roads on the special stages and the increase in average speeds. These new features, introduced for the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique 2026, were welcomed by all the competitors.
“It’s magnificent!”, “I’m delighted!”, “It motivated me to come back to the Monte-Carlo Historique”. At the regrouping in Valence, all the competitors were in the same frame of mind: happy and liberated to be racing on closed roads.
From RS3 onwards, Olivier and Lydia Campana (Volkswagen Golf GTI No. 116) took the lead in the standings and never relinquished it for the rest of the day. The Monegasque couple managed the first leg of the classification perfectly, which was marked by numerous twists and turns.
At the end of RS1, Bruno Saby and Christophe Marques’ Renault 5 Turbo no. 38 suffered a mechanical problem. The French crew was unable to reach the Champ de Mars in Valence. Uncertainty hangs over the rest of their rally at the end of this first day.
Later in the day, the no. 100 Opel Ascona driven by two-time defending champions Michel Decremer and Jennifer Hugo suffered a setback in RS3. Then, at the start of RS5, the no. 29 Austin Healey 3000 MkIII driven by Trevisan / Trevisan Fischer encountered a transmission problem.
Wednesday’s Regularity Stages will also delight crews and fans alike. One of Monte Carlo’s iconic regions, Ardèche, will see historic cars racing along its roads.
Two regularity stages will take place in the morning, followed by a regrouping in Vals-les-Bains and then a time control in La Remise in Antraigues-sur-Volanne, which over the decades has become a highlight of the Rallye Monte-Carlo. You will be able to follow this event live on the Automobile Club de Monaco’s YouTube channel and Facebook page from 2:00 pm!
The 28th edition of the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique marks a real turning point in the history of the event. Several major new features are to be noted, including the widening of the selection of cars, and especially the regularity stages, now contested on closed roads.
At a time when 242 crews have joined Valence at the end of the concentration course, enthusiasm reigns before tackling the first regularity stages this Tuesday, with competitors and spectators alike, in view of the new features of this 28th installment of the Monte-Carlo Historique.
In 2026, the course was completely redesigned and offers 18 regularity stages. Great novelty, they are now contested on closed roads! This upheaval, particularly desired by the competitors, guarantees a higher level of security and authenticity. The wearing of an approved C.E. helmets will be mandatory on all closed sections, for all pilots and co-pilots.
A general enthusiasm is felt among the competitors, including Bruno Saby, more than ever motivated following this change. « Since the roads are closed, I told myself that it was worth coming with a car that marked my career! »
Second important novelty, the expansion of the list of eligible vehicles. It now includes all the models that took part in the Rallye Monte-Carlo between 1911 and 1986. With all these developments, the Rally is reinventing itself but does not lose its iconic character.
As with the WRC, public areas will be set up. These will be marked with green netting or green barrier tape. It will be forbidden to stand behind the red barrier tape, which marks dangerous areas.
In the regularity stages, access to the events will be allowed up to two hours before the start of the first competitor if you are in a vehicle, or 30 minutes if you are on foot. And above all, marshals will be on hand to help you enjoy the event to the full!
Discover the maps to access the stages and the safety rules:
Throughout the week, you will have the opportunity to experience the 28th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique as if you were there. Several direct will be offered on the YouTube channel and the Facebook page of the Automobile Club de Monaco.
On Tuesday, February 3, two regularity stage departures will be offered: the first at 11:30 am from RS3 and then at 03:30 pm from RS5. On Wednesday 4 February, from 2:00 pm, you will be immersed in La Remise, in Antraigues-sur-Volane, which has become over the decades a highlight of the Rallye Monte-Carlo.
Finally, on Friday, February 6, a live broadcast will be launched at 6:00 pm from the Parc Fermé de Monaco, to follow the return of competitors before the famous “Night of the Turini”.
The 244 crews authorised to take part in the 28th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique have set off! Three days after John O’Groats, the competitors set off from Bad Homburg, Monaco, Barcelona, Turin and Reims on Sunday 1 February. They will meet on Monday afternoon at the Champ de Mars in Valence.
At 2:00 pm on Sunday 1 February, ten crews set off from Bad Homburg (Germany). They have 870 km to cover on this concentration stage to Valence. Among them are four crews competing with Norwegian Rally Drivers.
At the same time, 92 competitors set off from Monaco under the blue skies of the Principality. The competitors will have more than 550 km to cover to reach Valence, the prefecture of the Drôme. Among the notable competitors is, of course, Bruno Saby, winner of the 1988 Rallye Monte-Carlo and fresh from a new experience at the Dakar Rally. This year, he is competing in the legendary Renault 5 Turbo (1980), once again accompanied by his charity Espoir contre le Cancer.
Thirty minutes later, 26 cars set off from Barcelona, in front of the cathedral, and 55 from Turin, in front of the Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi. From Spain, the departure of Antonio Sainz Cenamor (Porsche 911 S No. 113), brother of Carlos Sainz Sr., is worth noting. On the other side of the Alps, all eyes were on Angelo Sticchi Damiani (Fiat 124 Abarth No. 123), former president of the Automobile Club d’Italia.
Finally, at 5:00 pm, 56 competitors set off from Reims, including Takuma Sato (Honda Civic RS No. 1), former F1 driver between 2002 and 2008 and two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 (2017 and 2020). Two-time title holders Michel Decremer and Jennifer Hugo of Belgium also set off from the historic capital of champagne. They are back in an Opel Ascona 400, the car they traded in last year for an Alfa Romeo Giulia TI.
Earlier in the week, five crews set off from John O’Groats in northern Scotland on Thursday 29 January. The starts were given by John Thurso, Lord Lieutenant of Caithness, representing His Majesty King Charles III.
A total of no fewer than 244 crews passed the administrative checks and scrutineering, and were authorised to take part in the 28th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique. At the end of the concentration stage, they will all gather at the Champ de Mars in Valence on Monday 2 February at around 2:00 pm.
To follow the competitors’ arrival in Valence, a live stream will be available on the Automobile Club de Monaco’s YouTube channel. Join us at 4pm for the presentation of the 2026 Monte-Carlo Historic Rally from the Champ de Mars in Valence.
The big change for the 2026 edition is that the regularity stages will be held on closed roads. As a result, competitors will be required to wear an C.E.-approved helmets on closed-road sections.
As with the WRC, public areas will be set up. These will be marked with green netting or green barrier tape. It will be forbidden to stand behind the red barrier tape, which marks dangerous areas.
In the special stages, access to the events will be allowed up to two hours before the start of the first competitor if you are in a vehicle, or 30 minutes if you are on foot. And above all, marshals will be on hand to help you enjoy the event to the full!
According to today’s publication of the entry list, 253 crews from 28 countries will set off from six European cities, from John O’Groats to Monte Carlo, to try to write a new page of the legend.
This edition will bring together former winners, including two-time title holders Michel Decremer and Jennifer Hugo, as well as renowned drivers such as Bruno Saby (Renault 5 Turbo), Takuma Sato (Honda Civic RS), Maurizio Verini (Alfa Romeo Giulietta), Angelo Sticchi Damiani (Fiat 124 Abarth), Antonio Sainz Cenamor (Porsche 911 S), Luis Climent Asensio (BMW 323I), John Buffum (Ford Escort RS2000) and Michel Chabran (BMW 323I), the undisputed leader of the “Team des Chefs”, which will be celebrating its 20th anniversary at the start of the event.
The route has been completely redesigned and will include 18 Regularity Stages held on closed roads, ensuring enhanced safety and authenticity. The six starting cities — John O’Groats, Bad Homburg, Milan, Reims, Monte-Carlo and Barcelona — will offer competitors a variety of approaches before converging on the Principality.
The list of eligible vehicles has also been expanded to include all models that took part in the Rallye Monte-Carlo editions between 1911 and 1986. Three distinct average speed categories will be available, each with its own dedicated classification, offering a challenge suited to every crew profile. Finally, the use of a C.E.-approved helmet will be mandatory on all closed-road sections.
See you from 29 January to 7 February 2026 for a promising 28th edition…
Registrations for the 28th edition of the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique are now open and will remain available until 3 November 2025. This unmissable event will once again bring together enthusiasts and crews for a demanding and spectacular course, in keeping with the tradition of the rally.
Key lines of the 2026 edition
This edition will take place from 29 January to 7 February 2026 and will mark a real turning point. The start will be given from six emblematic European cities: John O’Groats (Scotland) will kick things off on Thursday 29 January, while on Sunday 1 February, competitors will set off from Bad Homburg (Germany), Barcelona (Spain), Turin (Italy), Monte-Carlo, and finally Reims (France).
The route has been completely redesigned and will feature several regularity stages on closed roads, ensuring greater safety and authenticity. The list of eligible vehicles has also been extended to include all models that took part in the Rallye Monte-Carlo between 1911 and 1986.
Three distinct average speed categories will be proposed, each with its own specific classification, thus offering a challenge adapted to all types of crews. The wearing of a C.E. approved helmet will be mandatory on closed-road sections, and the entry fee will now include the traditional Gala evening, a real moment of sharing and conviviality.
A new registration platform
To accompany these changes, the Automobile Club de Monaco is introducing a brand-new online registration platform. To make the process easier, a tutorial video is available below to guide each competitor step by step through the registration procedure. We strongly encourage you to watch it carefully before finalising your entry.
Registrations will only be accepted via this new platform and must be fully completed, including payment, before Monday 3 November 2025 (complete application with payment).
As tradition dictates, the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique celebrates the history and the legends who have shaped the sport. The official poster for the 2026 edition draws direct inspiration from the 1976 Rallye Monte-Carlo, revisiting its iconic graphic design to mark the 50ᵗʰ anniversary of an unforgettable achievement: the victory of Michèle Mouton and Françoise Conconi in the Ladies’ Cup, clinched that year at the wheel of an Alpine-Renault A110 1600 SC.
Already seen as a rising star in motorsport at the time, Michèle Mouton dazzled spectators and competitors alike in January 1976 with her talent, determination, and composure on the notoriously tricky winter roads. Partnered with co-driver Françoise Conconi, she set the pace from the early stages, dominating her rivals to secure the prestigious Ladies’ Cup — a performance that drew widespread acclaim across the rallying world. This Monte-Carlo victory proved to be a defining moment in her career, paving the way for her historic ascent to the very top of the sport. Just a few years later, she became the first — and still the only — woman to win a round of the FIA World Rally Championship (Sanremo 1981) and to contend for the world title against the greatest drivers of her era.
Today, as an Honorary Member of the Automobile Club de Monaco, Michèle Mouton remains an icon and an inspiration for generations of motorsport enthusiasts. The 2026 poster pays vibrant tribute to her remarkable journey and to the legacy she continues to embody, half a century after that landmark triumph on the Monte-Carlo Rally stages.
The 28th edition of the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique marks a major turning point in the history of the Monegasque event. Far more than a simple regularity competition, this new edition introduces long-awaited changes requested by participants and approved by the Automobile Club of Monaco’s Organizing Committee – without compromising the authentic, popular spirit that built its reputation. With revised dates, a broader vehicle selection (models raced between 1911 and 1986), six starting cities, and – most notably – regularity stages run on closed roads, the 2025 route showcases a bold “new-look” as the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique enters in a fully new era!
For the handful of die-hard participants who chose John O’Groats – a village in northern Scotland’s Highlands and the northernmost concentration point – kickoff is scheduled for Thursday, January 29. Other departures are spread across Bad Homburg, Barcelona, Monte-Carlo, Reims, and Turin on Sunday, February 1, with all routes converging toward Valence, capital of Drôme department and a traditional host city, where the first cars are expected on Monday, February 2 in the afternoon.
The first special stages are scheduled the next day, Tuesday, February 3, with a hefty first part of the Classification Leg, consisting of three looped specials run twice. They include: “Col Gaudissart – Bouvante / SR 1-4 / 7,513 km / 08:33 – 14:43” with Col de l’Écharasson (1146 m) as the decider, “Léoncel – Oriol-en-Royans / SR 2-5 / 11,255 km / 09:41 – 15:51” and “Col de Tourniol – Barbières / SR 3-6 / 10,403 km / 10:20 – 16:30”. First finishers return to Valence’s Champ de Mars at 11:25 and again in the late afternoon at 17:35.
On Wednesday, February 4 at 08:00, the rally heads into Ardèche for the second part of the Classification Leg. The route features the unpublished stages “Saint-Pierreville – Issamoulenc / SR 7 / 10,795 km / 09:28” and “Lachamp-Raphaël – Burzet / SR 8 / 15,424 km / 11:01”. A regroup takes place in Vals-les-Bains (12:05), followed by a passage control at La Remise (13:45), the iconic café-restaurant run by the Jouanny’s family in Antraigues-sur-Volane. Next: “Saint-Andéol-de-Vals – Gourdon / SR 9 / 11,632 km / 14:23” and a second run of “Saint-Pierreville – Issamoulenc / SR 10 / 10,795 km / 15:18”. Privas welcomes competitors for a time control at 16:25, with a return to Valence set for 17:30.
Thursday, February 5 marks the first part of the Common Leg, heading to the Vercors and Diois mountains. Three stages include “Les Nonnières – Chichilianne / SR 11 / 14,413 km / 09:53”, featuring Col de Menée (1457 m), “Le Château – La Bâtie-des-Fonts / SR 12 / 9,854 km / 11:35”, crossing Col de Carabès (1261 m) and “Col de Chamauche – Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert / SR 13 / 11,339 km / 12:53”. Before returning to Valence (15:10), a time control will be held at Crest‘s Champ de Mars from 14:10.
On Friday, February 6, the second part of the Common Leg begins at 07:00. Three special stages are scheduled with “Aucelon – Barnave / SR 14 / 13,720 km / 08:31”, over Col de Pennes (1040 m), then “Bréziers – Selonnet / SR 15 / 13,408 km / 11:09”, with the feared Col des Garcinets (1185 m) and by the end “Auzet – Esclangon / SR 16 / 14,430 km / 12:06”. Arrival at the Parc Fermé in Monaco expected at 16:30, after checks in Saint-André-les-Alpes (13:45) and La Turbie (16:00).
The Final Leg, held overnight from Friday 6 to Saturday 7 February, starts at 21:00 in Monaco. Two legendary Monte-Carlo stages wrap up the rally: “La Bollène-Vésubie – Col de Turini / SR 17 / 15,005 km / 22:28” and “La Cabanette – Col de Braus / SR 18 / 13,680 km / 23:06”. Finish line is at Port Hercule in Monaco from 00:25.
As tradition dictates, the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony will take place on Saturday evening, February 7, at the prestigious Salle des Etoiles at Sporting Monte-Carlo (Black tie or formal attire required)…
The 28th edition of the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique promises to be a major milestone in the history of the event. More than a regularity rally, this new edition introduces significant changes while preserving the authentic, popular spirit that has defined the competition. Revised dates, wider vehicle eligibility, six departure cities, closed-road stages – the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique is embracing a new era.
The event will take place from Saturday, January 31 to Saturday, February 7, 2026, breaking away from its traditional Wednesday-to-Wednesday format. Competitors will depart from six iconic European cities:
Eligible vehicles must have participated in a Rallye Monte-Carlo between its origins and January 1986.
Find out more about the models concerned
The pre-regulations and online registration will be available from Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Full route details will be announced in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
Monaco, June 10, 2025
*Subject to administrative approval
Some may have had their doubts, but they were soon convinced: no crew on the 27th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique was capable of beating the title holders, Belgians Michel Decremer and Jennifer Hugo, who set off from Reims on Thursday in a 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia TI and had been in the lead since Saturday afternoon. And as expected, they won, as they did in 2024, on Tuesday night on Col de Turini, winning the last two regularity stages of this formidable 2025 edition, from start to finish.
The 2025 edition began in winter conditions, with snow on the roads around Valence, and ended on a fine spring day, between the capital of the Drôme and the Principality of Monaco, via the Alpes de Haute-Provence. Over the course of the last five stages (RS13 to 17), a few more of the 34 car manufacturers and 25 countries represented were able to add their name to the roll of honour, at the last minute. Just like Citroën, thanks to the superb SM driven by the Raymond family, who tied for 1st place in RS14, between Sisteron and Thoard.
There were 219 crews at the start on Thursday in Monaco, Reims, Bad Homburg and Turin. There were still 188 in the official final rankings, published at midday on Wednesday by Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM). These included two female teams in the Top 100, who battled it out right up to the final kilometres, for the Ladies’ Cup: Switzerland’s Carole Grimm and Belgium’s Ingrid Peeters, in a superb Lancia Fulvia HF 1.6, ended up at the 99th place, just ahead of France’s Marie Douaré and Danièle Denuzière, in another Lancia Fulvia.
The warm welcome from the public in all the towns and villages along the route, the very high standard of preparation of the crews and cars, the intensity of the battles at every level of the standings, resulted in a podium place where experience took pride of place: on top, Michel Decremer winning for the third time (2017, 2024, 2025), the first time with Yannick Albert in the right-hand seat, the other two with Jennifer Hugo, who has won twice in three participation. In this 2025 edition, the crew n. 200 won 4 Regularity Special Stages (RS10-12-16-17).
9 car brands in the Top 10
The final podium of this 27th edition looks very impressive, with Spaniards Luis Climent Asensio and Carles Jimenez Valls (BMW 323i) in second place, ahead of Italians Fabrizio Rossi and Marco Frascaroli (Lancia Fulvia). Closely followed by two other Transalpine drivers, Giorgio Schon and Francesco Giammarino, who finished second last year and have been at the forefront of the battel, from start to finish this year, in their tiny Austin Mini Cooper S.
If we look at the figures for this 27th edition, there are two that stand out: firstly, the presence of 9 different car brands (as of last year) in the Top 10 of the overall classification, published at midday on Wednesday by the ACM; secondly, the fact that 10 car manufacturers (as of last year, too) won at least one RS, sometimes tied with another brand.
In detail, Porsche (6 stage wins, with more than 40 cars entered) finally beat BMW and Alfa Romeo (4 each), while Lancia and Austin (3 wins each), but also Volkswagen and Fiat (2 each) came out on top. The rest of the laurels were shared between Citroën, Opel and Ford, thanks to the Escort of venerable 81-year-old John Buffum.
A huge popular success!
Public support along the route, and the number of spectators on the roadsides, often in freezing temperatures, confirmed the continuing popularity of Rallye Monte-Carlo in all the departments crossed (Ardèche, Drôme, Isère, Hautes-Alpes, Haute-Loire, Alpes de Haute-Provence, Alpes-Maritimes), and in all its forms (WRC, Historic, Electric). It will really come to a close on Wednesday evening with a Gala Evening and Prize-Giving Ceremony at the prestigious Sporting Monte-Carlo. Every participant will have to wear a dinner jacket, or a long dress, to honour this great event and its many winners, in the purest tradition of the Principality.
🌟 𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🌟
🥇 Michel Decremer 🇧🇪 / Jennifer Hugo 🇧🇪
🚘 Alfa-Romeo Giulia TI – 1965🌟 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🌟#RallyeMonteCarloHistorique pic.twitter.com/hZNt7INnkw
— Automobile Club de Monaco (@ACM_Media) February 5, 2025
© ACM - Joris Clerc - Julien Perez Alonso
Leading the 27th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique since the end of RS3, on Friday, Belgians Michel Decremer and Jennifer Hugo (Alfa Romeo Giulia TI) claimed their second consecutive victory in the RMCH just before midnight on Tuesday. They also single-handedly claimed victory in the last special stage, between La Bollène-Vésubie and Moulinet (22.6km), via the famous Col de Turini.
Fortunately for their rivals, Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) had foreseen just such an eventuality, and the Special Prize for the ‘Historic Monte-Carlo Power Stage’, in partnership with prestigious watchmaker TAG-Heuer, was awarded under the regulations to the second-placed team in RS17: Andrei Ponomarev and Victor Polyakov, in the Volkswagen GTI in which they had won RS13, on Tuesday morning, on the way to Monaco.
This last special stage of the 2025 edition had two other consequences for the overall standings. It allowed the Greeks Aris Georgosopoulos and Ioulios Iatridis (Fiat 128 Rally) to finish this 2025 edition in the Top 5, by stealing 5th place, at the last minute, from the Lithuanians in a Jaguar, Raysis and Meilunas, the main victims of this Turini night.
Last but not least, the RS17 ended with the two best female crews in the top 100 (out of 188 classified): Switzerland’s Carole Grimm and Belgium’s Ingrid Peeters, in a superb Lancia Fulvia HF 1.6, finished 99th, just ahead of France’s Marie Douaré and Danièle Denuzière, in another Lancia Fulvia (100th).
As tradition dictates, the winners uncorked a bottle of Champagne, early on Wednesday, when returning to Monaco’s Port Herculis. And the Final General Classification will be made official at midday on Wednesday by Automobile Club de Monaco.
