Learning, practice, knowledge of the regulations and studying scenarios. The marshals who will be working on the Rallyes Monte-Carlo next January came on Sunday December 8 for a training day. Divided into several teams, the 130 volunteers from the “Corps des Commissaires” were able to practise their skills during a fictitious rally organized on the roads of the Monegasque hinterland, with a special guest: Julien Ingrassia.

For over 40 years, the aim of the “Circuit Routier d’Instructions Commissaires” (C.R.I.C.) has been to check the application of rally procedures and regulations. Some fifteen virtual competitors were on hand to test the skills of the crews’ guardian angels. After the briefings which marked the start of the day, the teams of volunteers were divided up over the route, which consisted of 3 special stages in real conditions.

A special guest

Julien Ingrassia, who was invited to take part in this training day after having worked alongside the marshals for several years, was present as a competitor with 2 scenarios to simulate: a delay at the starting point and a red flag simulation. A first for the 7-time Monte-Carlo winner alongside his former driver Sébastien Ogier.

 

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Training in real conditions

As proof of its attention to detail, the Rallye Monte-Carlo Organising Committee has invited the WRC World Championship timing provider to give the marshals a chance to practice their skills. Each steward’s post is monitored by an assessor, who checks and rates the level of each steward and post supervisor. “Their reactions and behavior are carefully scrutinized“, explains Cyril Vada, who is in charge of the Training.

The next Rallye Monte-Carlo WRC (23-26/01) and the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique (29/01-05/02) are scheduled for January 2025.