During the spectacular Super Special Stage (SSS13) held on part of the Circuit de Monaco, Adrien Fourmaux and Alexandre Coria thrilled spectators by winning the final stage of the day. Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson remain at the top of the overall standings ahead of the final day of the 94th Rallye Monte-Carlo.
It was the most anticipated event of the Rallye Monte-Carlo 2026. For the first time since 2008, a special stage was held at Port Hercule in Monaco, covering part of the legendary Circuit de Monaco. Featuring several chicanes and a ‘donut’, the route of this Super Special Stage (2,69km) offered spectators, who turned out in large numbers despite the rain, an evening they will remember.
Adrien Fourmaux and Alexandre Coria, thanks to a flawless performance in pouring rain, won their first special stage in this 2026 edition (02:19.3). It is also Hyundai’s first scratch time (compared to 12 for Toyota!) in this 94th edition. The French duo finished seven tenths of a second ahead of Takamoto Katsuta / Aaron Johnston (Toyota), followed in the standings by Thierry Neuville / Martijn Wydaeghe (Hyundai), Sébastien Ogier / Vincent Landais and Elfyn Evans / Scott Martin (Toyota).
This special stage was mainly intended to entertain spectators in the Principality and had no impact on the overall standings, which are still dominated by three Toyota drivers. However, the leader, Oliver Solberg, did not shine, finishing 11th (+ 10.9) behind three drivers of the WRC2 category.
The Principality’s sumptuous setting has obviously attracted many sports stars. Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson, cyclists Tadej Pogačar and Chris Froome, and basketball player Elie Okobo were among those who took part in the ‘VIP Rides’ organised at the Circuit de Monaco Circuit an hour before the start of the Super Special Stage.
Toyota President Akio Toyoda also came to the Principality in person to celebrate this rally and motorsport event. He climbed aboard the Toyota Yaris GR Rally1 driven by his compatriot Takamoto Katsuta.
Opening at 11am on Saturday, Monaco’s Fan Zone welcomed increasing numbers of spectators during the day. Fans were able to enjoy a car exhibition, simulators, merchandising areas and catering facilities while they waited for the Super Special Stage to get underway.
The Rallye Monte-Carlo is far from over. Sunday’s stage, covering 71.90km in the Alpes-Maritimes, includes a loop of two special stages. The first is between Col de Braus and La Cabanette (SS14/16 – 12.50km – 8:05am / 11:09am). And the second, between La Bollène-Vésubie and Moulinet (SS15/17 – 23.45km – 9:35 a.m. / 1:15 p.m.), with its iconic Col de Turini, which is likely to be snow-covered tomorrow. The Power Stage will start at 1:15 p.m.
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