Camille Gottlieb will be leading Team Sirius out of Place du Casino on Wednesday as the 2024 E-Rallye Monte-Carlo kicks into gear. Supported by local philanthropist Philippe Demanet, the daughter of Princess Stephanie is raising awareness for her Be Safe Monaco initiative, which is designed to prevent drink driving in and around the Principality.
Black Sirius is one of 63 teams to participate in the eighth annual E-Rallye Monte-Carlo, which runs from 23rd to 26th October. This team is not just competing, but aiming to raise awareness of Be Safe Monaco, an initiative created by Camille Gottlieb in 2017, which seeks to curb the dangers of drunk driving.
Be Safe Monaco offers free shuttle services to ensure that those who have had too much to drink can get home safely. Over the past seven years, the association has become a vital resource for residents, with more than 800 people transported safely last summer alone. “Monaco may be small, and you could think a service like this isn’t needed here, but unfortunately, it is. You need to call Be Safe when you’ve had too much to drink, and we will bring you home safely,” Gottlieb told Monaco Life.
Camille Gottlieb and Margaux Grundstein will be driving a Volvo C40, combining their passion for sustainable driving with their commitment to reducing drink-driving incidents. “Participating in a rally was the opportunity for us to live a new experience. Not only together, but also for the visibility of the association,” the duo said.
Team Black Sirius is led by Philippe Demanet, a seasoned rally driver and car enthusiast, who is participating for the fourth time in the event together with teammate Thierry Revel. Under his ‘They Are The Champions’ initiative, Demanet dedicates his efforts to supporting disadvantaged children in the region through exciting events such as karting. This year, however, their focus is also on boosting awareness for Be Safe Monaco, Gottlieb’s life-saving initiative.
Gottlieb and Grundstein, both first-time rally participants, are eager to face the challenge ahead. “We have known each other for years, we know how we work, and above all we have full confidence in each other,” they said.
Their ultimate goal is not only to promote Be Safe Monaco within the Principality but to expand its influence beyond Monaco’s borders. “Our goal is to one day not be needed in Monaco because people realise the danger of drink driving. But perhaps we can inspire other people to offer the service in other cities, take it city by city,” Gottlieb said.
With 63 teams competing in this year’s E-Rallye Monte-Carlo, Team Black Sirius stands out not just for their competitive spirit, but for their mission to ensure that everyone on the roads is safe, both during and after the race.
For more information on the Be Safe initiative, you can find their contact details on Instagram or save these numbers: 06 40 62 76 24 for Monaco and 06 80 86 80 51 for France.
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Main photo of Camille Gottlieb (right) and Margaux Grundstein by Cassandra Tanti, Monaco Life
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