{"id":10615505,"date":"2026-01-22T16:44:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acm.mc\/le-depart-officiel-du-94e-rallye-monte-carlo-est-donne\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T17:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T16:13:12","slug":"the-official-start-of-the-94th-rallye-monte-carlo-is-underway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acm.mc\/en\/the-official-start-of-the-94th-rallye-monte-carlo-is-underway\/","title":{"rendered":"The Official Start of the 94th<\/sup> Rallye Monte-Carlo is underway!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 94th<\/sup> Rallye Monte-Carlo officially kicked off this Thursday at Port Hercule in Monaco, sending the 66 entered crews into an event that promises to be more demanding than ever. They immediately set off on the road section leading to today’s first three stages, scheduled between the Alpes-Maritimes and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s going to be very difficult<\/em>\u201d. The tone for this 94th<\/sup> Rallye Monte-Carlo<\/strong> was set by S\u00e9bastien Ogier<\/strong>, despite being a Monte-Carlo specialist of the event with 10 victories. On the start ramp, all the drivers mentioned the very tricky weather conditions they are about to face. \u201cConditions look really complicated for tonight. But it should be beautiful with the spectators in the dark and the snow<\/em>\u201d, explained Adrien Fourmaux<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Leaving at two-minute intervals, every Rally1 crew set off from Port Hercule in Monaco in front of a large crowd of spectators who turned out despite a few drops of rain. Tension was at its peak before heading out to the opening stages.<\/p>\n

Festivities throughout the afternoon<\/h3>\n

Before the Official Start of the first car, the Rally1 drivers soaked up the energy from the many fans gathered at the Fan Zone on Port Hercule. Featuring school visits, an autograph session<\/strong>, and official photos, spectators had the chance to get up close to their favorite drivers and cars just hours before the start.<\/p>\n

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Three tricky stages to start<\/h3>\n

Now it\u2019s time for the competition, kicking off with a particularly difficult and demanding first stage between Toudon and Saint-Antonin (SS1 – 21.90km)<\/strong>. Competitors will then head to the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence to tackle two night stages: Esclangon \/ Seyne-les-Alpes (SS2 – 23.80km)<\/strong> and Vaumeilh \/ Claret (SS3 – 15.06km)<\/strong>. Crews will need to keep a close eye on weather conditions, particularly at the summit of the Col du Fanget (featured in SS2), which could be icy or even snowy\u2026<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udc49 Serez-vous au bord des sp\u00e9ciales aujourd\u2019hui ? \ud83e\udd29<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udc49 Will you be out on the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/6kkUIgyFEG<\/a><\/p>\n

— Automobile Club de Monaco (@ACM_Media) January 22, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n