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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).
The oldest road rally is set to write a new chapter in its history. And for this 95th edition, the Rallye Monte-Carlo aims to reaffirm its status as the flagship event on the international calendar. As the opening round of the 2027 FIA World Rally Championship*, the event organized by the Organizing Committee of Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) combines a prestigious heritage with a revamped route, already heralded as formidably selective!
Following the reconnaissance runs, scheduled from Sunday 17 to Tuesday 19 January, the crews authorised to start will gather on Wednesday 20 January for the Shakedown (4.25 km) starting at 14:01, to get their bearings in race conditions. This set-up session has been modified in 2026 and now follows the Routes de la Garde and de Rabou in Gap, the host town for the event from 2014 to 2021, and once again from 2024 onwards.
The official start of this 95th edition of the Rallye Monte-Carlo is scheduled for the following day, Thursday 21 January at 13:45, from the podium erected on Port Hercule in Monaco. The program for this first leg features three timed special stages, totalling 70.22 kilometres. Taking place in the Alpes-Maritimes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence departments, the stages are: ‘Col de Bleine / Aiglun’ (SS 1 – 25.47 km – 15:35), ‘Clumanc / Lambruisse’ (SS 2 – 20.95 km – 18:05) and ‘Esclangon / Seyne-les-Alpes’ (SS 3 – 23.80 km – 20:05). They will require constant vigilance right from the start.
Friday 22 January sees the action head north of Gap for the second day of rallying, spread across two departments (Hautes-Alpes and Isère) for a total of 100.56 kilometers against the clock. The route features a loop of three special stages to be completed twice, comprising ‘Agnières-en-Dévoluy / Pellafol’ (SS 4/7 – 17.20 km – 09:25/14:45), ‘La Salle-en-Beaumont / Les Côtes-de-Corps’ (SS 5/8 – 14.40 km – 10:25/15:45) and finally ‘Saint-Maurice / Aubessagne’ (SS 6/9 – 18.68 km – 11:25/16:45). It goes without saying that this leg promises to be anything but a foregone conclusion!
Heading west on Saturday 23 January, the third day of racing will take place across two departments (Hautes-Alpes and Drôme) over a total of 112.92 timed kilometers. With a loop of three special stages to be tackled twice, just like the day before, this is sure to be the trickiest day to navigate. On the program for this longest day of the rally are ‘Laborel / Montauban-sur-l’Ouvèze’ (SS 10/13 – 18.58 km – 08:05/15:05), ‘Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert / La Motte-Chalancon’ (SS 11/14 – 22.00 km – 10:05/17:05) and ‘La Bâtie-des-Fonts / Sigottier’ (SS 12/15 – 15.88 km – 11:15/18:25), with no doubt just as many twists and turns in store as during the first two days.
To round off the event, on Sunday 24 January, three special stages totalling 69.87 kilometers are to be covered between Gap and Monaco for this final stage, where the ultimate showdown will take place between the timed sections of ‘Clumanc / Lambruisse’ (SS 16 – 20.95 km – 08:00), ‘Col de Bleine / Aiglun’ (SS 17 – 25.47 km – 09:40) and finally ‘La Bollène-Vésubie / Moulinet’ (SS 18 – 23.45 km – 13:15), which will serve as the Wolf Power Stage. Finally, the prize-giving ceremony is scheduled to take place on Port Hercule in Monaco from 17h00…
Découvrez enfin le parcours du Rallye Monte-Carlo 2027 🚗🗺️
👉 Sur quelle(s) spéciale(s) serez-vous présents ?#RallyeMonteCarlo #WRC @OfficialWRC pic.twitter.com/i10DVqHoBF
— Automobile Club de Monaco (@ACM_Media) September 8, 2026
Note: All timings and distances are provisional until publication of the official itinerary.
*Subject to approval of the 2027 WRC calendar by the FIA World Motor Sport Council
The 95th Rallye Monte-Carlo will take place from Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 January 2027. We are pleased to unveil the official poster for this new edition!
The official poster echoes the 2026 edition, which was marked by particularly demanding conditions, with snow, ice and constantly changing grip levels. And as tradition dictates, the defending winners take centre stage, with the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 of Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson.
With snow-covered peaks, winding roads and a view stretching down towards Monaco, the visual also captures the unique identity of the Rallye Monte-Carlo: from the mountains of the hinterland all the way to the Principality, not forgetting the incredible atmosphere created by spectators along the stages.
The official poster will soon be available from the ACM Official Store.
Next January, the Rallye Monte-Carlo will also open a new chapter in WRC history, with the debut of the new generation of WRC27 cars. A major development for the FIA World Rally Championship, adding another dimension to a 95th edition that already promises to be spectacular and unpredictable.
Since 1911, Rallye Monte-Carlo posters have accompanied the great chapters of its history. Relive more than a century of the Monte through its official posters.
Dates to Remember
*subject to approval of the calendar by the FIA World Motor Sport Council
For many years, the Monaco Grand Prix was held in late May, but it now takes place on the first weekend of June. However, long before this recent change to the schedule, the race had already seen a one-time exception in its history. On August 8, 1937, the Principality hosted a round of the European Drivers’ Championship, the predecessor to the Formula 1 World Championship.
Although it is now held on the first weekend of June, the Monaco Grand Prix has seen several date changes during its history. From its creation in 1929 through 1936, the Monaco race was traditionally held in April. In 1937, the Grand Prix was moved to August 8 to better fit into the European Drivers’ Championship calendar, between the German and Swiss Grands Prix.
This edition is particularly significant because it counted toward the European Championship, the most prestigious international competition of the time, 13 years before the creation of the Formula 1 World Championship.
In 1937, European motorsports were dominated by the German manufacturers Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union, backed by the Nazi regime, which used auto racing as a tool for propaganda. Their single-seaters racked up one victory after another against their Italian (Alfa Romeo and Maserati) and French (Talbot) rivals.
In qualifying, the Silver Arrows confirmed their superiority. Driving his Mercedes W125, German driver Rudolf Caracciola secured pole position with a time of 1:47.5. He was joined on the front row, which at the time consisted of three drivers, by his compatriots Manfred von Brauchitsch (Mercedes) and Bernd Rosemeyer (Auto Union).
Mercedes quickly set the pace. Caracciola and von Brauchitsch pulled away early, with the pole-sitter leading for much of the race. Ultimately, Manfred von Brauchitsch capitalized on a better strategy, with one fewer pit stop, to overtake his teammate. He won the race after 3 hours and 7 minutes of racing, finishing ahead of Rudolf Caracciola and the Swiss driver Christian Kautz: a total triumph for the three Mercedes cars of the Daimler-Benz AG team, the predecessor of today’s Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team.
The only edition to take place in August, the 1937 Monaco Grand Prix remains famous for other reasons. In particular, it marked the peak of the legendary pre-war Silver Arrows: thanks to the progress of the Mercedes W125, the average speed exceeded 100 km/h (101.8 km/h) for the first time. Pole-sitter Rudolf Caracciola also set the fastest lap in Grand Prix history with a time of 1:46.5. A record that would not be broken until 1955 by Juan Manuel Fangio.
After that race, the Monaco Grand Prix disappeared from the calendar in 1938. The races scheduled between 1939 and 1947 were subsequently canceled due to World War II. The Principality finally welcomed Grand Prix cars back in 1948, this time in May, before the race became part of the Formula 1 World Championship upon its inception in 1950.
The Monaco E-Prix is here to stay. Formula E and the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) have officially extended their partnership through 2031. On this occasion, the new dates for the 2027 Monaco E-Prix have also been confirmed, with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returning to the streets of the Principality on 1 and 2 May 2027.
Since its inaugural edition in 2015, the Monaco E-Prix has established itself as one of the highlights of the Formula E calendar. Initially held every two years, the event has become an annual fixture since 2021 and is now contested on the full Monaco Circuit, delivering ever more spectacular racing for drivers and fans alike. The Monaco E-Prix also provides an opportunity to showcase numerous initiatives and projects promoting sustainable mobility.
The extension of this agreement until 2031 reflects the shared ambition of Formula E and the Automobile Club de Monaco to continue developing the world’s premier all-electric single-seater championship in the Principality.
“We are pleased to announce that the Automobile Club de Monaco and Formula E have agreed to extend their partnership through 2031. This extension underscores the Principality’s central role in the evolution of electric mobility and ensures the continuity of the Monaco E-Prix, which has become a highlight of the international calendar. The ACM looks forward to continuing this journey alongside Formula E and contributing year after year to Monaco’s global prestige.” Automobile Club de Monaco.
This extension comes as Formula E prepares to enter a new era with the arrival of the GEN4 car, promising even greater performance and more exciting racing from the 2026-2027 season onwards. Monaco fans already had a first glimpse of the future during the 2026 edition, when the new GEN4 car was showcased in a demonstration run on the Monaco Circuit.
The 2027 Monaco E-Prix will now take place on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 May, instead of the originally announced 15 and 16 May. This adjustment accommodates the Principality’s 2027 events calendar while avoiding a scheduling clash with the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).
As in previous editions, the all-electric single-seaters will race around the legendary Monaco Circuit during a spectacular double-header weekend of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
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Opened on 30 June and open to the public until 6 September 2026 at the Grimaldi Forum, the exhibition Monaco & the Automobile celebrates more than 130 years of automotive history. In this two-part series, we invite you to discover some of the exhibition’s most iconic vehicles that have left their mark on the Automobile Club de Monaco’s events. In this second part, we focus on five legends of the Monaco Grand Prix !
Among the 53 iconic vehicles featured in the exhibition Monaco & the Automobile, from 1893 to the Present Day, many have contributed to the legend of the Monaco Grand Prix. Here is a non-exhaustive list of five iconic cars from the race that you can see at the Grimaldi Forum.
It’s a true piece of history, the oldest Grand Prix car in the exhibition. The Bugatti 35B was the car in which William Grover-Williams, known as ‘Williams’, won the very first Monaco Grand Prix on 14 April 1929. Organised by Antony Noghès, with the support of Prince Louis II and the racing driver Louis Chiron, the race featured 16 cars racing around the streets of the Principality. After 100 laps and nearly 4 hours of racing, Williams took the win ahead of Bouriano’s Bugatti 35C.
Originally blue, the Bugatti 35B driven by Williams, a British-licensed driver, was painted British Racing Green (dark green), Great Britain’s national color in motorsports. It was subsequently repainted blue by its owner, as you will see when you visit the exhibition.
Initially a racing driver, William Grover-Williams went on to become a hero of the Resistance. During the Second World War, he worked for the Special Operations Executive on French soil. However, he was arrested and imprisoned at Sachsenhausen concentration camp in August 1943, before being executed there in March 1945.
With the Lotus 49B, Colin Chapman and Maurice Philippe achieved a double revolution: the Ford-Cosworth DFV (double four-valve) engine, which supported the chassis, and the first use of a tobacco sponsor’s colours in F1. It was in this car that Graham Hill won the Monaco Grand Prix in 1968 and 1969. At the age of 40, the two-time world champion secured his fifth and final victory in the Principality.
The Lotus 49B became the first single-seater from an official team to feature a livery in the colours of a tobacco company. In keeping with American tradition, the sponsor’s name and colours replaced the traditional national colours. Lotus abandoned British green in favour of this red, gold and white livery in the colours of Gold Leaf.
Designed by engineer Mauro Forghieri, the Ferrari 126 CK secured Gilles Villeneuve’s victory at Monaco on 31 May 1981. The same chassis, featured in this exhibition, claimed victory once again at the Spanish Grand Prix, held at the Jarama circuit. Above all, this single-seater marked a turning point in the history of the Scuderia: for the first time since its return to the World Championship, Ferrari is replacing its V12 with a turbocharged V6.
The Canadian driver, a true icon of F1 and adored for his spectacular style, died tragically on 8 May 1982 during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix. Just one year after his victory in Monaco, the world of motorsport lost one of its greatest drivers.
Loaned personally by Sebastian Vettel, a great admirer of Ayrton Senna, this car is one of the highlights of the exhibition. The McLaren MP4/8 is the single-seater in which Ayrton Senna won his sixth Monaco Grand Prix in 1993, breaking Graham Hill’s record of five victories. The Brazilian was racing at the time on a race-by-race contract worth around one million dollars per Grand Prix.
Despite the lack of power from his Ford-Cosworth HBD7 V8 engine, particularly when compared to the Williams’ Renault V10, Senna managed to win five rounds of the 1993 World Championship: Brazil, Europe, Monaco, Japan and Australia. Thanks to these results, he finished as runner-up in the World Championship behind Alain Prost (Williams).
Over the years, Ayrton Senna has become inseparable from the Monaco circuit. His six victories, his charisma, and his spectacular driving style have made him the undisputed icon of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Following its 2005 world titles, Renault launched its Renault R26 in 2006. It built on the legacy of the R25 with an aggressive development programme, notably marked by the introduction of a brand-new engine. In this car, Fernando Alonso won the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix ahead of Juan Pablo Montoya (McLaren) and David Coulthard (Red Bull).
The weekend was also marked by a controversy during qualifying. On his final lap of Q3, Michael Schumacher (Ferrari), who was virtually in pole position at the time, intentionally stopped at Rascasse, causing a yellow flag and ruining the other drivers’ chances. The German driver was ultimately disqualified: Fernando Alonso inherited pole position ahead of Mark Webber and Kimi Räikkönen.
Renault’s strategy paid off, as the French manufacturer and Fernando Alonso went on to win the Constructors’ and Drivers’ World Championships. The car shown here, which was driven by the Spanish driver during the entire season, is now part of the Renault Heritage collection in the Île-de-France region.
Honourable mention must also go to Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari SF-24, the car in which he won his home Grand Prix on 26 May 2024. 93 years after Louis Chiron, he became the second Monegasque driver in history to achieve this feat. Starting from pole position, Leclerc dominated the race and crossed the line as the winner, in front of a jubilant home crowd in the Principality.
These five models represent just a small part of the 53 vehicles on display in the exhibition Monaco & the Automobile. Visit the Grimaldi Forum to discover this exceptional collection in its entirety and relive more than 130 years of automotive history.
Discover five legends who have left their mark on the history of the Rallye Monte-Carlo.
Opened on 30 June and open to the public until 6 September 2026 at the Grimaldi Forum, the exhibition Monaco & l’Automobile celebrates more than 130 years of automotive history. In this two-part series, we invite you to discover some of the exhibition’s most iconic vehicles that have left their mark on the Automobile Club de Monaco’s events. In this first part, we focus on five legends of the Rallye Monte-Carlo. The second part will be dedicated to the cars that have shaped the history of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Among the 53 iconic vehicles featured in the exhibition Monaco & the Automobile, from 1893 to the Present Day, some of the greatest legends of the Rallye Monte-Carlo are, of course, included. Here is a non-exhaustive list of five iconic cars from this event, which you can discover at the Grimaldi Forum.
The car that started France’s rallying legend. The Alpine-Renault A110 Berlinette was the car with which Alpine secured France’s very first manufacturers’ title in the history of the World Rally Championship (WRC), which was established in 1973. The French brand dominated the competition during that inaugural season, winning six of the 13 rounds, including the 1973 Rallye Monte-Carlo.
The car exhibited here is one of the 17 cars from the official team, driven by Jean-Pierre Nicolas and Michel Vial, who finished third in that historic edition. It features the distinctive styling attributes of the ‘berlinette’, with its widened wheel arches, large additional headlights and metallic blue paintwork, which has become legendary among motorsport enthusiasts in France.
With four victories at the Rallye Monte-Carlo to its name, the Lancia Stratos HF is one of the most legendary rally cars ever built. Unbeatable between 1975 and 1977, Sandro Munari won the event three times in a row. The French drivers Bernard Darniche and Alain Mahé secured a fourth and final victory for the Stratos in 1979.
Designed exclusively for competition, the Stratos HF is characterised by its radical design and its mid-mounted Ferrari V6 engine. It quickly became the undisputed benchmark in rallying. In 1977, the Fiat Group prioritised the 131 Abarth, but the Stratos still enjoyed success: the number 1 car driven by Sandro Munari and Silvio Maiga, sporting Alitalia’s colours, took the win.
A regular entrant in the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, it continues to captivate enthusiasts today with its unique silhouette and the unmistakable sound of its Ferrari V6 engine.
The car behind one of the greatest comebacks in Rallye Monte-Carlo history. The Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 made its World Rally Championship debut in 1984 under the leadership of Jean Todt, then head of Peugeot Talbot Sport. The following year, in its first full season, Ari Vatanen and his co-driver Terry Harryman secured a historic victory for the French manufacturer at the Rallye Monte-Carlo. Up against Walter Röhrl (Audi), the Finn achieved one of the greatest feats in the event’s history by overcoming an 8-minute penalty to claim victory in the Principality.
Featured in this exhibition, the 205 Turbo 16 is one of the icons of Group B, a category in which engineers pushed the limits of technology. As spectacular as it was formidable, this generation of cars was eventually banned at the end of the 1986 season for safety reasons.
The car that defined an era. The Citroën Xsara WRC was the car in which Sébastien Loeb and his Monegasque co-driver Daniel Elena began their unprecedented reign of dominance. Their victory at the Rallye Monte-Carlo in 2003 marked the start of nine consecutive world titles (2004 to 2012). At the wheel of the Xsara WRC, decorated in its iconic red and blue livery, the Franco-Monegasque duo also won the 2004 and 2005 editions of the Rallye Monte-Carlo.
The 2003 victory was, in fact, seen as a moment of redemption by Sébastien Loeb and the entire Citroën team. In 2002, although the Alsatian driver had entered the Principality as the leader with a lead of more than 45 seconds, he had been penalised for a regulatory infringement involving his Xsara WRC. Under the leadership of Guy Fréquelin, Citroën Sport assembled a veritable ‘dream team’ at that time, featuring notably Carlos Sainz, Colin McRae and the young Sébastien Loeb. Yet it was Loeb who wrote one of the greatest chapters in the history of the World Rally Championship.
For the 2017 WRC season, Toyota is returning to a championship that the Japanese manufacturer won in 1993, 1994 and 1999. For its comeback, the Japanese manufacturer is fielding a rally version of its first city car manufactured in France: the Toyota Yaris WRC. This is the car in which Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia won the 2021 Rallye Monte-Carlo, Ogier’s eighth victory in this event, setting a record at the time.
Developed under the direction of four-time world champion Tommi Mäkinen, the Yaris WRC symbolises Toyota’s triumphant return to the very top. It was also at the wheel of this car that Ogier and Ingrassia clinched their eighth world title together at the end of the 2021 season, before the French co-driver brought his career to a close. Sébastien Ogier would then continue his WRC career on a part-time schedule, further adding to his list of achievements. As the last representative of a generation of combustion-engine WRC cars before the arrival of hybrid technology, the Toyota Yaris WRC remains a modern rally icon.
These five models are only a glimpse of the 53 exceptional vehicles featured in the exhibition Monaco & the Automobile. Visit the Grimaldi Forum to discover this exceptional collection in its entirety and relive more than 130 years of automotive history.
Organised with the valued support of the Automobile Club de Monaco, the exhibition Monaco & the Automobile, from 1893 to the Present Day brings together 53 iconic vehicles and retraces more than 130 years of history between Monaco and the automobile. Through an immersive journey, it celebrates the unique bond between the Principality and the automotive world. A must-see event for all motorsport and automotive enthusiasts.
Officially inaugurated on Tuesday 30 June in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II and Me Michel Boeri, President of the Automobile Club de Monaco, the exhibition is now open to the public until 6 September 2026 at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. Numerous motorsport legends also attended the opening, including Ari Vatanen, Jean Alesi and Daniel Elena, with several of their cars featured in the exhibition.
Few places in the world share such a deep connection with the automobile as the Principality of Monaco. From the end of the 19th century, Monaco established itself as a centre of innovation and began hosting the first Concours d’Élégance as early as 1897. The creation of the Rallye Monte-Carlo in 1911, followed by the Monaco Grand Prix in 1929, firmly established the Principality as one of the world’s great motorsport destinations. For more than a century, these events have contributed to Monaco’s international reputation and have become an integral part of its identity.
Working closely with the Grimaldi Forum Monaco, the teams at the Automobile Club de Monaco played an active role in developing the exhibition. Their contribution included opening the ACM archives to unveil numerous pieces never before shown to the public, including historic trophies, original posters, official documents, photographs and archival material from the Club’s events.
Bringing together so many historic competition cars is a remarkable achievement. As exhibition curator Rodolphe Rapetti explains: “These are not similar models, but the very cars themselves — the ones that raced, and often won, these events.”
At the same time, extensive research was carried out to trace the history of many of the vehicles, identify their owners and original collections, with the aim of bringing together authentic automobiles that have shaped the history of the events organised by the Automobile Club de Monaco.
Spanning more than 3,500 m², the exhibition brings together around twenty cars that have shaped the history of the Rallye Monte-Carlo, around thirty single-seaters that have competed in the Monaco Grand Prix, as well as numerous archives and historic artefacts retracing more than a century of motorsport.
Visitors will also discover an immersive room, where a film retracing the history of the Monaco Grand Prix is projected. A 3D scale model of the Principality has been created to offer visitors a truly immersive experience
Finally, two of Monaco’s greatest racing drivers are honoured: Louis Chiron and Charles Leclerc. Each has a dedicated space showcasing several of their most iconic cars, including the Ferrari driven by Charles Leclerc to victory at the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco 2024.
Throughout the summer, the Automobile Club de Monaco will take you behind the scenes of the exhibition by showcasing several of its most iconic vehicles, along with the stories and achievements that have shaped the legends of the Rallye Monte-Carlo, the Monaco Grand Prix and the Concours d’Élégance.
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has validated the calendar for the 2026-27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. As part of a historic season featuring a record 21 races across 13 cities worldwide, the Monaco E-Prix will once again play a key role, hosting Rounds 10 and 11 of the championship on 15 and 16 May 2027.
Since its first visit to the Principality in 2015, the Monaco E-Prix has established itself as one of the most iconic and anticipated events on the Formula E calendar. Staying true to the tradition of recent editions, both races will be contested on the full Monaco Circuit layout, providing drivers with one of the most demanding challenges of the season.
A Record-Breaking Season and New Destinations
With 21 races on the schedule, the 2026-27 campaign will be the longest season in Formula E history. The championship will continue its global expansion with several exciting new destinations, including a first-ever visit to the Circuit of The Americas in Austin (USA), the addition of Zandvoort in the Netherlands, and a new venue for the London E-Prix at the legendary Brands Hatch circuit.
The GEN4 Revolution Arrives in Monaco
Monaco spectators were given a glimpse of the future during the 2026 edition, when the new GEN4 car was demonstrated on the streets of the Principality. In 2027, this next generation of Formula E machinery will officially make its competitive debut in Monaco.
More powerful, faster and featuring active all-wheel drive, the GEN4 represents a major step forward for the championship. With power output reaching up to 600 kW (over 815 hp), these cars promise unprecedented performance levels for an all-electric single-seater. The expected gains in speed should significantly reduce lap times and deliver an even more spectacular show around the iconic Monaco Circuit.
A New Race Format for Even More Action
The 2026-27 season will also introduce a brand-new competition format for double-header race weekends. Alongside the traditional E-Prix, which focuses on energy management, race strategy and the use of PIT BOOST, fans will be able to experience the all-new E-Prix Unleashed, a 30-minute sprint race designed to showcase the full performance potential of the GEN4 cars.
Created to allow drivers and teams to exploit the capabilities of this new generation of race cars, the format will complement Formula E’s strategic DNA. The Monaco weekend will therefore feature two distinct racing styles: one centred on tactics and energy management, the other focused on pure speed, attacking racing and on-track action.
An Edition Already Generating Excitement
With the arrival of the GEN4 cars, the introduction of a new race format and a record-breaking 21-race calendar, the Monaco E-Prix 2027 is already shaping up to be a landmark event. On 15 and 16 May 2027, the Circuit de Monaco will once again host one of the most prestigious rounds of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, as the series embarks on an exciting new chapter in its history.
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Alberto Longo, Co-Founder & Chief Championship Officer, Formula E, said:
“There is no stage in motorsport quite like the Circuit de Monaco, and we are thrilled to bring the next era of electric racing to the Principality. David Coulthard’s iconic GEN4 test-run at our last event set the ultimate precedent for what will be a showstopping spectacle. With heightened speeds, even more overtaking, and intense wheel-to-wheel action, this jewel-in-the-crown double-header promises to be ourbest yet.”
Automobile Club de Monaco, ACM, said:
“The Automobile Club de Monaco committed to Formula E from the very beginning, convinced by its ambition to combine sporting performance with spectacle. The GEN4 demonstration during the last Monaco E-Prix gave us a promising preview, and we are eager to see this new generation of electric single-seater cars fully express itself on the demanding streets of the Principality.”
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