🏁 Monte Carlo Rally: Where automotive history meets today
The Monte Carlo Rally has always been more than just a race. It’s one of the few events where you can literally see the evolution of the automobile in motion. When the first Monte Carlo Rally took place in 1911, cars weren’t yet trusted.They had to prove they could handle long distances, mountains, cold weather, and reliability.Winning a rally wasn’t just about speed, it was about showing the world that cars actually worked. More than 100 years later, that challenge hasn’t changed.The 2026 Monte Carlo Rally once again showed how unpredictable and demanding this event still is. Snow, ice and changing grip made it a true test of control, technology and driver confidence — just as it was in the early days. From pioneering vehicles to today’s advanced rally machines, Monte Carlo has always been a proving ground for innovation. Many technologies we now take for granted in everyday cars were first pushed to their limits in events like this. That’s what makes this rally so special: It connects the origin of the automobile with the cars we drive today. 💬 Question for the community: Do you follow rally or motorsport, or do you mainly love the stories and history behind cars?