The eighth edition of the E-Rallye Monte-Carlo has begun, with more than 60 teams representing nations and manufacturers from around the world departing from Monaco’s iconic Casino Square on a 250-kilometre journey through the mountains of France and Italy using exclusively electric-powered vehicles.
On Wednesday 23rd October, the fleet of 100% electric vehicles took off from central Monaco and started the challenging route set out for the 2024 E-Rallye Monte-Carlo, which will see competitors tackle the mountainous terrain of the southern Alps that crosses the French-Italian border.
Organised by the Automobile Club de Monaco, the event is part of the Bridgestone FIA ecoRally Cup 2024. In total, 63 teams, with 17 nationalities among them, are competing in the race.
Prince Albert II of Monaco’s nephew and niece, Louis Ducruet and Camille Gottlieb, were present at the launch, with the latter getting behind the wheel of the Team Sirius car. Supported by local philanthropist Philippe Demanet, Gottlieb is using her participation in the rally to raise awareness about the dangers of drink driving through her Be Safe Monaco initiative, which aims to promote road safety in the Principality.
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The rally has been structured into four legs over four days. The course covers three French departments—Alpes de Haute-Provence, Alpes-Maritimes, and Var—and a segment of the Italian Riviera. Competitors will navigate 14 specific stages over the 250-kilometre route. This year’s edition integrates historic routes used by the Monte-Carlo Rally and also introduces new sections intended to increase the difficulty of the course.
Reserved exclusively for 100% electric vehicles, the rally attracts manufacturers interested in testing and showcasing their latest technologies under competitive conditions. The final leg of the event will conclude on Saturday 26th October, followed by an awards ceremony in Monaco at 8.30pm.
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