History 1960s

1960 Rallye International de Genève

Overview

Event Name: 1960 Rallye International de Genève

Date: April 7–9, 1960

Start Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Finish Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Total Starters: 80 crews

Total Finishers: 38 crews

Round 2 of the 1960 European Rally Championship, the Rallye International de Genève was held over three days on asphalt roads around Geneva and the nearby Mont Salève, featuring eight special stages that tested precision and endurance.


Route

Competitors tackled eight timed tests totalling around 180 km on closed-road asphalt stages including the iconic Mont Salève hill climb, linked by approximately 1 620 km of liaison sections through the Haute-Savoie countryside.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Roger de Lageneste & Henri Greder · Alfa Romeo Giulietta Ti
2nd Place
René Trautmann & Jean-Claude Ogier · Citroën ID 19
3rd Place
Jean-Pierre Schild & Jean Briffaud · Alfa Romeo Giulietta

De Lageneste and Greder combined precise pace notes with bold cornering on the hill climbs to claim overall victory. Trautmann and Ogier delivered a consistent run with the Citroën’s trademark composure, while Schild’s efforts helped secure another podium for Alfa Romeo amidst tight competition.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Mountain Climb: Mont Salève ascent demanded flawless hill-holding.
  • Asphalt Grip: Cold spring conditions tested tyre performance.
  • Liaison Distance: Long transfers required strict timekeeping.

The Rallye de Genève combined technical mountain tests with endurance-style navigation on public roads.

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