HSH Prince Albert added to the excitement at Port Hercule on Tuesday night as crews participating in the Monte-Carlo Historic Rally set off at 9 pm on the last two stages.

The Prince gave the starting orders for this colourful and nostalgic motor sport event – now in its 20th edition – that was eventually won by a Belgian crew, Michel Decremer and Yannick Albert in an Opel Ascona, who had held the lead since the eighth stage.

The Italian crew of Aghem and Cumino took a close second place in a Lancia Fulvia 1200, while two more Italians, Fontanella and Scrivani, took third place on the podium.

The Monegasque partnership of Daniel Elena and Olivier Campana in a VW Golf GTI came in sixth, ahead of the highest placed French team of Raymond Durand and Sebastien Choi in an Opel Kadett GTE.

The Automobile Club congratulated all the crews for their endurance and enthusiasm.

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