The 24th edition of the Monte-Carlo Historic Rally was held from the 27th January to the 2nd February 2022 . The paramount race , within the FIA Historic Regularity Rallies , was impeccably organized by the Automobile Club de Monaco under the High Patronage of Their Serene Highnesses Prince and Princess of Monaco and marked the return of the greatest sporting spirit from all Europe . A quite challenging and tricky route with some snow and ice characterized the 17 special classification tests . It was not an easy task for the initial 256 participants willing to leave their mark in this memorable edition for motorsport lovers . On Thursday the 27th , crews departed at different times from three symbolic spots . On Friday the 28th January , they all arrived in Port Hercules , still full of energy after the concentration tests , except for those who had already been placed out-of-race . Dream car models like Lancia , Alfa Romeo , FIAT , Renault , Ford , Volkswagen , BMW or Porsche from late 1950 ’ s to 1980 ’ s , invaded peacefully the official parking area ( Parc Fermé ). On February 1st , the most ‘ mountainous ’ race began from Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert to Gumiane . A breathtaking challenge to Monaco ’ s parking area , via La Turbie , all the participants headed back in early afternoon . The very ‘ Final Leg ’ was by night , as in the best Historic Rally tradition . Crews started rolling from 9:00 p . m . to approach the most popular Col de Turini via Sospel and way back to Port Hercules around 1:00 a . m . on Wednesday the 2nd February 2022 .

Christen Larsen and Toni Hansen ( co-driver ) from Denmark , leading in a 1973 Lotus Europa

The 5th edition of the Monte-Carlo Classic Rally , held from the 31st January to the 2nd February 2022 , allowed a few international lovers of iconic cars to test a non-time-keeping route , within the Common Leg ( Part 1 ) of the Monte-Carlo Historic Rally and a slight different itinerary on Tuesday the 1st February . Something different to enjoy in this most famous historic-car race but in a more relaxed mood , despite including some passage controls on the way to Valence . About fifteen participants on board paramount four-wheeled vehicles dated from 1911 to 1965 landed in Monaco from Russia , Ukraine , Lithuania , France , Denmark and the United Kingdom . The 5th edition of the Monte-Carlo Classic Rally lived up to all the expectations , supported by the excellent organization designed by the Automobile Club of Monaco which has put in place an efficient working group empowered by the local municipal staff along the way and many volunteers who helped in achieving a successful goal in all Monte-Carlo Rallies .

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