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Spaniards Luis Climent Asensio and Carles Jimenez Valls (BMW 323i No. 103) won a closely contested 28th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique. Fourth overall with two special stages to go, they conquered the ‘Night of Turini’ to claim a prestigious victory in the Principality. On home turf, Olivier and Lydia Campana (Volkswagen Golf GTI No. 116) finished in a fine third place.
This Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique 2026 will definitely be remembered. Firstly, because of its revolutionary changes, with the introduction of closed roads, higher average speeds and the expansion of the range of vehicles eligible to participate in the rally. But also because of its sporting aspect, with victory being decided in the final moments. And, as the legend continues to be written, the Col de Turini has once again chosen its winner…
“The Rally will be decided at Turini, of course!” Jérémy Joffre, Deputy General Commissioner and Route Manager for the Monte-Carlo Historique, was spot on just before the start of the final leg. As they set off from Port Hercule to compete in the last two special stages of the event, Spaniards Luis Climent Asensio and Carles Jimenez Valls (BMW 323i No. 103) were fourth in the overall standings.
At the wheel of their 1981 BMW, they won over the rally’s judge. In a gruelling SR17 stage, finishing at the legendary Col de Turini, the Spaniards won with a total of 436 penalty points. The leaders of the standings, Ilya Kashin and Boris Kostyrko (Volkswagen Scirocco No. 102), finished 10th (978 points) and saw the provisional podium slip away, leaving the lead to the No. 103 crew.
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Finally, in an RS18 shortened due to bad weather affecting the Alpes-Maritimes region on Thursday night and Friday morning, Luis Climent Asensio and Carles Jimenez Valls managed to pull through. They finished second in the special stage, behind their compatriots Jose Luis Masdeu and Paco Fernadez Fores (Porsche 911 SC No. 114), to claim overall victory after a night of suspense.
In the overall standings, they finished ahead of Frenchmen Ludovic De Luca / Sébastien Chol (Peugeot 104 ZS No. 109) and Monegasques Olivier Campana / Lydia Campana (Volkswagen Golf GTI No. 116), who secured their first podium finish in the Rallye Historique.
Second in the 2025 edition in the same BMW 323i, Luis Climent Asensio and Carles Jimenez Valls thus clinched their first victory in the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique. “We are over the sky!” said the 59-year-old driver at the finish. “This year, second place was not an option. The whole team did a fantastic job preparing for this edition.”
A remarkable edition
“As drivers, we felt like we were in the WRC. Because you have closed roads, helmets and a fantastic organisation, certainly similar to that of the world championship. The Rally has taken a step forward with its new changes.” Like Luis Climent Asensio, the majority of the crews involved praised the revolutionary format of the Monte-Carlo Historique. Between the road closures and the redesigned averages, the event has never been so competitive! 204 competitors were officially classified at the finish line, compared to 244 at the start of the concentration course.
Throughout the week, enthusiasts flocked to the starting towns, the Champ de Mars in Valence, and the departments crossed by the race. They also gathered at iconic locations such as La Remise restaurant in Antraigues-sur-Volane, paying homage to the golden age of Monte-Carlo. These moments of celebration and sharing prove that the Historic still has a bright future ahead of it.
Finally, let us not forget to mention the entire organisational team behind this edition. From the public authorities to the volunteers who ensured the safety of the drivers and spectators, thank you to everyone involved. If the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique 2026 went so smoothly, it is largely thanks to them. See you in 2027!
On Friday 6 February, the second joint stage of the 28th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique took competitors from Drôme to Monaco, with three regularity stages. The crews have now returned to the Principality, before competing in the final stage on the heights of the Col de Turini.
In Digne-les-Bains and Saint-André-les-Alpes, the excitement of the Monte-Carlo Historique was palpable during the time checks organised on Friday. As throughout the week, enthusiasts turned out in force to celebrate this popular and festive event.
At the Port of Monaco, crowds of curious onlookers gathered to see the vehicles and meet the crews. This was particularly true for one special guest: TV presenter Jean-Luc Reichmann, a car enthusiast who came to cheer on his friend Bruno Saby for the occasion.
Christophe Allgeyer, Race Director of the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, said he was “satisfied with this edition, which was full of new features.” Although, of course, “we have to wait for the chequered flag to say for sure that it’s been a success!” The Night of Turini, which closes this 28th edition, is not only feared by the competitors…
Unlike the eventful last few days, this second joint stage was much calmer. The 217 competitors still in the running had the goal of reaching Monaco, and the vast majority of them did so.
In RS14, France’s Anthony Guillemat / Geoffrey Payre (Porsche 911 SC No. 23) and Spain’s Luis Climent Asensio / Carles Jimenez Valls (BMW 323i No. 103) shared the victory with 11 points each.
Then, in RS15 and RS16, the Swiss crew Claudio Enz / Cristina Seeberger (Lancia Fulvia Coupe 1.3 S No. 101), winners in 2023, were flawless, without a single penalty point over the two regularity tests. In the overall standings, Russia’s Ilya Kashin and Boris Kostyrko (Volkswagen Scirocco No. 102) remain in the lead, with two regularity tests still to go in the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique 2026.
The final leg, contested during the night of Friday 6 to Saturday 7 February, will start in Monaco at 8:35 pm. The organisers had to change the route at the last minute due to bad weather the day before, which made it impossible for the rally to follow the original route.
Nevertheless, this final night will still feature two iconic stages: La Bollène-Vésubie / Col de Turini (RS17) and La Cabanette / Col de Braus (RS18). And there will be snow! These stages will determine the overall winners of what is already a historic edition. The finish is scheduled for Port Hercule in Monaco from 12:25 am.
Once again, the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique provided plenty of thrills for the 225 competitors who set off from Valence on Thursday 5 February. Snow and ice, ever-present in this 28th edition, shook up the overall standings.
“Before setting off on the special stage, you think you’re Oliver Solberg… But afterwards, it’s a different story!” Ghislain Gaubert (Porsche 911 SC No. 10) was one of many drivers who enjoyed themselves on the roads of the Vercors foothills and the Diois massif.
But once again, it was a tough day for some of them. In the two morning regularity stages (RS11 and RS12), snow-covered and icy roads caused numerous crashes, none of which were serious for the crews involved. Among them were numbers 5, 30, 45, 72, 82, 134, 188, 219, 222 and 236. It was a veritable carnage! Most of them will do their utmost to get back on the road and make it to Monaco.
The Col de Carabès, on RS12, really widened the gaps between the competitors. Highly technical with its icy descent, the drivers who made it to the finish line of this special stage enjoyed competing on it. “It had everything!” enthused Anthony Guillemat, driver of the No. 23 Porsche 911 SC. “It was great! I said to my co-driver: this is the best special stage we’ve had so far!”
Then, on RS13, the dirty road, still damaged in places by the WRC event two weeks earlier, made the stage even more gruelling. After this perilous day, Spaniards Luis Climent Asensio and Carles Jimenez Valls (BMW 323i No. 103) lost the lead in the rally to Russian duo Ilya Kashin and Boris Kostyrko.
The Volkswagen Scirocco No. 102 crew, renowned for their consistency, continued their momentum from the previous day, winning another special stage (RS12), their third of the week. In the overall standings, they have 310 points, ahead of Ludovic De Luca / Sébastien Chol (393 points) and Claudio Enz / Cristina Seeberger (450 points).
This Friday, competitors will set off from Valence at 7:00 am for a long day. The second common stage includes historic sections of the Monte Carlo Rally, such as the Col des Garcinets, the highest point of the RS15. Competitors will contest a final regularity special stage, the longest of the day, between Auzet and Esclangon (RS16). They will then head to Dignes-les-Bains and Saint-André-les-Alpes for TC, before returning to the Parc Fermé in Monaco, scheduled for 4:30 pm.
Don’t miss our special live broadcast from the Port of Monaco. Follow the event live from 6:00 pm on the Automobile Club de Monaco’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.
Finally, they will set off again at 8:35 pm from Monaco to compete in the final stage, with the famous ‘Nuit du Turini’ promising plenty of surprises. The final finish, at Port Hercule in Monaco, is scheduled for 12:25 am on the night of 7 February.
On Wednesday 4 February, the 28th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique criss-crossed the roads of Ardèche and stopped off at a landmark: the La Remise restaurant in Antraigues-sur-Volane. Whether in Valence, Vals-les-Bains, Privas, and of course Antraigues, the passion for Monte Carlo was palpable everywhere.
The second stage of the competition, with its 100% Ardèche route, was sure to please the 231 competitors who set off from Valence at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday. But also, and above all, the many fans who came to admire the legends of Monte Carlo.
Families, young, older people… They were out in force, present at all the time checks and on the roads, to experience the passion and excitement of the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique. In Vals-les-Bains, Privas and Valence, where the competitors arrived, spectators were there to celebrate this festive and popular event.
And one of the highlights of the day was, of course, the drive past La Remise restaurant in Antraigues-sur-Volane! With its famous tradition: slices of apple pie offered to competitors by the Jouanny family. This was enough to delight the crews’ taste buds, while attracting the attention of Monte-Carlo history enthusiasts, who turned out in large numbers throughout the afternoon. A magical moment that you can relive in this video:
As on the previous day, conditions were difficult for many drivers. However, they all generally enjoyed the four special stages of the day and remain delighted with the new regulations. “The special stages were superb today! We definitely couldn’t have done them on open roads, so well done to the organisers!” said Alain Vinograd and Antoine Lemaire (Lancia Fulvia 1600 HF No. 84).
In the Volkswagen Scirocco No. 102, the crew of Ilya Kashin and Boris Kostyrko proved their worth by winning two special stages (RS8 and RS10). In the overall standings, Spaniards Luis Climent Asensio and Carles Jimenez Valls (BMW 323i No. 103) lead with 159 points ahead of Castelein/Deplancke (166 points) and Ochagavias Temino/Macho Gomez (174 points).
This Thursday, we head to the foothills of Vercors and Diois for the first joint stage. Three special stages are on the programme, with well-known sections from Monte Carlo, including the Col de Carabès in RS12 and the commune of Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert, the finish of RS13. The starting order for competitors is now determined by their overall ranking.
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.
