In a nutshell
- The 95th Monte-Carlo Rally, 18–24 January 2027
- An iconic round of the FIA World Rally Championship – WRC
- Mountain roads renowned for their changeable winter conditions
- A historic event first held in 1911
Monte-Carlo, the jewel in the crown of the Championship
A true institution in international rallying, the Monte-Carlo Rally is renowned for its selective route, its steep gradients and its particularly changeable weather conditions.
On a single special stage, crews may encounter dry, wet, snow-covered or icy road surfaces. Reading the road, tyre management and the ability to anticipate changes in grip are therefore crucial.
This unique combination of technical challenge, unpredictability and spectacular scenery makes the WRC Rallye Monte-Carlo one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the motorsport season.
A challenging 2027 route
The route for the 2027 Monte-Carlo Rally will be designed to test the drivers’ precision, the co-drivers’ strategy and the technical teams’ expertise.
The detailed route, special stages, timetables, spectator areas and the various highlights organised in the Principality will be announced shortly by the Automobile Club de Monaco.
Fans can nevertheless expect to find all the elements that have built the legend of the ‘Monte’: winding Alpine roads, mountain stages, significant changes in altitude and special stages contested in sometimes unpredictable winter conditions.
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Oliver Solberg, a new name on the winners’ list
The previous edition saw Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson crowned winners of the 2026 Monte-Carlo Rally at the wheel of their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1.
The Swedish driver and his British co-driver took the lead from the second special stage onwards before claiming their first ‘Monte-Carlo’ victory, finishing more than 50 seconds ahead of their nearest rivals.
Rain, fog, snow, ice and mud had made this 94th edition particularly demanding. This victory also made Oliver Solberg the first Swedish driver to win at Monte-Carlo since Ove Andersson in 1971.
A legend born in 1911
The Monte-Carlo Rally is one of the oldest and most prestigious motor racing events in the world.
First held in 1911, its inaugural edition was organised in part to promote Monaco as a winter tourist destination. Twenty-three competitors set off from various European cities to reach the Principality.
At the end of this first motoring adventure, Henri Rougier took the win at the wheel of a Turcat-Méry 25 HP. More than a century later, the Monte-Carlo Rally continues to combine competition, prestige and history.
The great names of the Monte-Carlo Rally
The greatest rally drivers have etched their names into the event’s history books.
Sébastien Ogier holds the record with ten victories, nine of which were achieved in the WRC and one in the IRC. He is ahead of Sébastien Loeb, an eight-time winner at Monte-Carlo.
The Monegasque co-driver Daniel Elena accompanied Sébastien Loeb on seven of his victories in the ‘Monte’, helping to write one of the finest chapters in the Principality’s motorsport history.
Experience the Monte-Carlo Rally in Monaco
In January, the Principality becomes a meeting place for drivers, teams and enthusiasts from all over the world.
Visitors can enjoy their trip to discover Monaco’s iconic landmarks, explore its neighbourhoods and extend their stay by enjoying its many sporting, cultural and gastronomic experiences.
The official programme for the 2027 Monte-Carlo Rally, route maps, the list of entrants and information for spectators will be available on the Automobile Club de Monaco website as soon as they are published.
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