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A century after a first attempt at the 1926 Rallye Monte-Carlo, an AVIS Type 3 has finally reached the Principality. Behind the wheel of this century-old car, Dr Robert Krickl and his team travelled nearly 1,200 kilometres from Austria to bring a unique chapter of Rallye Monte-Carlo history back to life.
In 1926, an Austrian factory team entered the Rallye Monte-Carlo in an AVIS, with Josef Pompe entered under number 44. Setting off from Austria towards Monaco, the crew would never reach the Principality. Particularly difficult weather conditions brought their adventure to an end before the finish.
100 years later, the story found a new chapter.
Passionate about the history of the car and the Rallye Monte-Carlo, Dr Robert Krickl and his team set themselves a symbolic challenge: to take the AVIS back on the road and complete the journey that had begun a century earlier.
Nearly 1,200 kilometres to Monaco
Specially restored for the occasion, the unique AVIS Type 3, now more than 100 years old, set off once again from Austria towards the Principality. A true journey through time, but also a mechanical adventure undertaken with a car designed more than a century ago.
Along the way, the crew crossed 4 countries and covered nearly 1,200 kilometres in 2 weeks, passing through two iconic motorsport venues: the Red Bull Ring and the Monaco Circuit.
After several days on the road and a few technical challenges, the AVIS finally arrived in Monaco in early September 2026, symbolically completing the journey that had been interrupted a century earlier.
Dr Robert Krickl and his team were then welcomed at the Automobile Club de Monaco, where they were able to consult several documents from the Club’s archives relating to the 1926 Rallye Monte-Carlo.
The car was also displayed at the Prince of Monaco’s Car Collection, bringing this remarkable adventure, which began a century ago, to a fitting conclusion.
Entries for the 29th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique are now open! From Monday, 14 September 2026, competitors can submit their entry applications and consult the Supplementary Regulations for the event, which will take place from 27 January to 3 February 2027.
Following the major changes introduced in 2026, the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique continues to evolve while preserving the DNA that has made the event so renowned over the years.
Eligibility remains open to models that competed in the Rallye Monte-Carlo between 1911 and 1986, while the regularity stages will once again be held on closed roads.
For the 2027 edition, the route has once again been revised, with more kilometres and an even greater emphasis on competition. A dedicated service park will also be introduced.
The event will get underway on Thursday, 28 January from Bad Homburg, Barcelona, Monte-Carlo and Reims, before the first regularity stages take place the following day. A total of 15 stages will feature on the programme, leading up to the finish in the Principality on Tuesday, 2 February, before the traditional Gala Evening and Prize-Giving Ceremony on Wednesday, 3 February.
How to enter?
Entries must be submitted directly via the Automobile Club de Monaco’s online registration platform.
Before completing their application, competitors are invited to consult the Supplementary Regulations, which set out all the sporting and administrative requirements for this 29th edition.
Applications must be fully completed and payment received no later than Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Building on the major changes requested by competitors and implemented by the Organizing Committee of Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) for the 2026 edition, Rallye Monte Carlo Historique continues to evolve whilst preserving the authentic spirit that has made it famous since its inception in 1998. Discover a generously laid-out route, redesigned but still highly appealing!
In addition to the expanded selection of vehicles (models that raced between 1911 and 1986) contesting regularity stages on closed roads, new features are marking this new era of Rallye Monte Carlo Historique: the creation of a service park and a reorganization of the route – which has increased in overall distance – featuring notably revised stages to give even greater prominence to the sporting aspect! A timed stage will begin immediately following the end of the Concentration Leg on Friday January 29, after the event kicked off the previous day, Thursday January 28, from Bad Homburg, Barcelona, Monte Carlo and Reims. The destination is Pont-de-l’Isère (13:00), on the edge of the legendary Route Nationale 7, which is crossed by the 45th parallel of the Northern Hemisphere. On the program for this first part of the Classification Leg are the first two regularity stages in the Vercors massif. And they’re no mean feat! For instance, ‘Col Gaudissart / Bouvante’ (RS 1 – 7.5 km – 14:35), with Col de l’Écharasson (1,146 m) as the ultimate test, and ‘Col de Tourniol / Barbières’ (RS 2 – 10.5 km – 15:55) are the first stages of the challenge. Finally, the route heads to the Champ de Mars in Valence, the prefecture of the Drôme department and a traditional stage town, where the leading teams are expected to arrive starting at 17:15…
Don’t miss the second part of the Classification Leg on Saturday January 30, starting at 07:15. To kick things off, the brand-new stage ‘Saint-Laurent-du-Pape / Toulaud’ (RS 3/6 – 27.5 km – 08:10/13:55), to be completed twice, interspersed with sections from the same stages as the previous day, namely ‘Col Gaudissart / Bouvante’ (RS 4 – 7.5 km – 10:20) and ‘Col de Tourniol / Barbières’ (RS 5 – 10.5 km – 11:40), not forgetting a regrouping at Chabeuil (12:30). The return to the support area at Pont-de-l’Isère is scheduled for 15:15, before entering Parc Fermé in Valence at 16:20.
The route heads for the Ardèche on Sunday January 31 at 07:00, setting off from Valence, for the first part of the Common Leg. First time control will happen at Tournon-sur-Rhône (07:45), followed by ‘Lalouvesc / Saint-Jeure-d’Andaure’ (SR 7 – 14.5 km – 09:00), a stop at Saint-Agrève (10:05) and the ‘Lachamp-Raphaël / Burzet’ monument (SR 8 – 14 km – 11:35). The first two regularity stages are followed by a regrouping at Vals-les-Bains (13:00), then a time control at Privas (14:30 pm), before concluding with a third run in two days through ‘Saint-Laurent-du-Pape / Toulaud’ (RS 9 – 27.5 km – 15:25). Then a return to the service park at Pont-de-l’Isère at 16:45 before entering Parc Fermé in Valence at 17:50.
The Diois massif in the Drôme and the Montagne de l’Aup in the Hautes-Alpes are on the menu for Monday February 1, starting at 07:00, for the second part of the Commun Leg. With three regularity stages on the programme, ‘Col des Roustans / Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert’ (RS 10/12 – 29.5 km – 09:10/14:20) to be tackled twice, interspersed with a regrouping in Laragne-Montéglin (11:30) and a pass through ‘La Piarre / La Bâtie-des-Fonts’ (RS 11 – 11.5 km – 12:50) and its famous Col de Carabès (1,261 m), the natural border between the Hautes-Alpes and Drôme departments. A final service stop is scheduled at Pont-de-l’Isère (16:50) before the cars enter Parc Fermé in Valence at 17:55.
Tuesday February 2, the start from Valence is set for 07:00… marking the start of an unusual Final Leg where competitors will now set off at 30-second intervals rather than at one-minute intervals! Heading for ‘Montauban-sur-l’Ouvèze / Eygalayes’ (RS 13 – 26.5 km – 10:05), with Col de Perty (1,302 m) and Col de Saint-Jean (1,158 m) to be crossed to begin this Final Leg of over 500 kilometres. Then ‘Seyne-les-Alpes / Esclangon’ (SR 14 – 23.5 km – 12:50) via Col du Fanget (1,459 m) is on the program for the descent towards the Principality of Monaco, before the time control at Digne-les-Bains (14:00) – a favourite with spectators – and the regrouping at Roquebillière (16:50). The final showdown, just as in the glory days, takes place at night, in the legendary time trial of ‘La Bollène-Vésubie / Moulinet’ (SR 15 – 22 km – 18:00). The first competitors are expected to arrive at Port Hercule in Monaco from 19:50 onwards. Finally, in keeping with tradition, the Gala Evening and Awards Ceremony will take place the following evening, Wednesday February 3, in the prestigious Salle des Etoiles at Sporting Monte-Carlo. (Tuxedo or evening dress required).
Le parcours du Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique 2027 enfin dévoilé ! 🏎️
Qui sera au rendez-vous sur les routes de cette 29e édition ? 🤩#RallyeMonteCarloHistorique pic.twitter.com/ZDtXNDmqBg
— Automobile Club de Monaco (@ACM_Media) September 9, 2026
Note: All timings and distances are provisional until publication of the official itinerary.
PROGRAM
Monday September 14, 2026:
Opening of entries and publication of the Supplementary Regulations
Sunday November 8, 2026:
Closing of entries (complete entry form with payment)
Friday November 13, 2026:
Confirmation of selected cars
Monday November 30, 2026:
Closing date for team entries
The 2027 Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique will take place from Wednesday, January 27, to Wednesday, February 3, 2027. Check out the official poster for this new edition!
The Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique is steeped in tradition, and the official poster for the 2027 edition is no exception. As every year, it pays tribute to the history and legends that have shaped the event.
Inspired by the world of comic books, the poster features the No. 144 Toyota Corolla of Danish crew Bent Egede Olsen / Søren Terp, marking the 50th anniversary of the model’s participation in the Rallye Monte-Carlo in 1977. Just like the poster for the WRC edition, snowy conditions take centre stage, with mountain roads overlooking the Principality providing the backdrop.
While the Rallye Monte-Carlo was long dominated by European manufacturers, Toyota became the first Asian brand to win the event in 1991. 7 years later, in 1998, the Corolla claimed its first Monte-Carlo victory with the Spanish duo Carlos Sainz / Luis Moya.
With three winning models (the Celica, Corolla and Yaris), all among the most iconic cars in rally history, Toyota has established itself as one of the most successful manufacturers in the history of the event (7 wins).
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.
🌟 VAINQUEURS 2026 🌟
🏆 Luis Climent Asensio et Carles Jimenez Valls 🇪🇸
🚘 BMW 323i – 1981Après une 2e place sur le podium en 2025, l’équipage espagnol s’impose au sommet cette année 🥇
👉 Retrouvez le Classement complet sur le Live Timing : https://t.co/wXxTHSBwOO
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— Automobile Club de Monaco (@ACM_Media) February 7, 2026
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”.
