Spotlight on the Monte-Carlo Rally!

It's a motor race eagerly awaited by rally fans, and far beyond! Firstly, because it's the inaugural round of the WRC World Rally Championship after the 2023 calendar ended on the roads of Japan last November. But the "Monte-Carl'", its history and its myth make it a rally in a class of its own, and not just of interest to racing aficionados.

You'll be able to get up close to the cars on Thursday from 4.30pm on the Place du Casino for a show that's truly unique in the world, before Sébastien Ogier and co. take to the mountains and legendary passes of the hinterland for an exclusively nocturnal first stage.

On the drivers' agenda: 14 passes to be negotiated over 17 special stages spread over 5 French departments. The Dantesque route ends with a final stage on the Col de Turini, one of the most legendary sectors of the Monte-Carlo Rally.

This year, the organizers have slightly revised the route, taking it up to higher altitudes in the hope of even more snow than in previous editions. All the more reason to guarantee a show that's already guaranteed!

Eight-time world champion Sébastien Ogier, the Frenchman and local of the event, is once again the favourite and will be aiming for a tenth success in the event. But Belgian Thierry Neuville, victorious in 2020, will be doing his utmost to lift the trophy in front of the Casino de Monte-Carlo.

A prize-giving ceremony like no other will take place on Sunday 28th from 4.15pm. So, are you ready for the 92nd Monte-Carlo Rally?