5 facts to remember about the historic 2022 Monte Carlo Rally

The Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique 2022 has been maintained despite the healthy context unlike in 2021. This 24th edition will take place from Thursday 27 January to Wednesday 2 February. Reims is again the departure city.

It is the return of the largest gathering of vintage vehicles in competition after a year of absence. More than a hundred crews will set out for Monaco from Place Bullingerre, in the heart of the coronation city. Here are the five things to remember about the 24th edition.

With Milan and Bad Homburg in Germany, Reims was chosen to organize one of the departures. “It is a tribute to the coronation cityArnaud Robinet, Mayor of the city, rejoices. Especially since the number of departure cities has been reduced this year. It was 7 in 2020 and only 3 in 2022. Three itineraries of a common destination: Monte -Carlo.

The number of competitors has never been so many to participate in Historic Monte Carlo Rally. In 2020, 114 crews were registered from Reims, and this year there are more than 120 out of a total of 286 crews who will depart from one of the three cities. The defending champion, Denmark’s Henrik Beregard, will be present at the start of the Cité des Coronation Ceremony. He will face opponents from all over Europe (Russia, Ireland, Poland, etc.). In Reims, 15 nationalities were represented. On the contrary, the average age of the participants is decreasing. You have passed under the age of fifty.

In this recently renovated structure, assembled car enthusiasts will be able to enjoy motor racing from Wednesday, January 26th. In the afternoon, the crews will be presented and technical examinations performed. A caravan will be organized from Reims Exhibition Center To the city center before departure Thursday, January 27 at 7 pm.

This car, built between 1973 and 1978, is a symbol of rally events. In the second half of the seventies, this model largely dominated its competitors and won an award Monte Carlo Rally. This Italian would start in second place with a great French auto collector at the wheel, Richard Mill.

The proposed itinerary is also distinguished by its diversity and the return of the focus cycle. This unique feature of the Rallye Monte-Carlo has further cemented its reputation. The crews, departing from different cities, meet at some point to get to Monaco together. In the mid-nineties, this tradition disappeared. It returns in 2022. In Monaco, the event can already start with 17 regular specials on the list, another record for this rally.