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1970 Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo (Monaco)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 1970 Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo

Date: January 16–24, 1970

Start Locations: Athens, Oslo, Lisbon, Warsaw, Frankfurt, Reims, and Monte Carlo

Finish Location: Monte Carlo, Monaco

Total Starters: 184 crews

Total Finishers: 44 crews

The 1970 Monte Carlo Rally was the opening round of the International Championship for Manufacturers. Competitors faced a challenging concentration run across varied European routes before special stages around Monaco, all amid unpredictable winter conditions.

Route

Athens: Southern route through mountain passes.

Oslo: Nordic path with heavy snow.

Lisbon: Southwestern route testing endurance.

Warsaw: Central European route with mixed surfaces.

Frankfurt: Western route crossing the Alps.

Reims: Northern route through champagne country.

Monte Carlo: Local concentration run entrants.

Crews departed from seven cities across Europe, including:

All routes converged near Monaco, culminating in special stages on the Col de Braus and Mont des Mules hill climb, where snow and ice demanded precise driving and tire choices.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner

Björn Waldegård & Lars Helmer · Porsche 911 S

2nd Place

Gérard Larrousse & Maurice Gélin · Porsche 911 S

3rd Place

Jean-Pierre Nicolas & Claude Roure · Alpine-Renault A110 1300

The Porsche 911 S secured its first Monte Carlo victory, showcasing its resilience and pace.

Navigation & Challenges

Snow and Ice: Alpine passes required studded tires and expert car control.
Night Stages: Low visibility on mountain roads tested concentration.
Tire Strategy: Teams balanced studded vs. slick tires across changing surfaces.

The 1970 Monte Carlo Rally is remembered for its brutal winter challenges and Porsche’s breakthrough victory in Alpine conditions.

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