History 1970s

1970 Rallye de Lorraine (France)

Overview

Event Name: 1970 Rallye de Lorraine

Date: May 30–31, 1970

Host Country: France

Surface: Asphalt

Total Distance: N/A

Total Starters: 69 crews

Total Finishers: 42 crews

Set in the heavily wooded region of Lorraine in northeastern France, the 1970 Rallye de Lorraine featured tight, technical tarmac stages that rewarded finesse and agility. The rally’s narrow forest routes and unpredictable conditions demanded expert car control and timing.


Route

Vosges Foothills: Twisting stages with blind corners and quick elevation changes.
Rural Villages: Asphalt sections threading through narrow village streets with minimal margin for error.
Forested Segments: Low-grip tarmac shaded by dense tree cover added difficulty in braking and line-of-sight.

The route featured a mix of fast sweepers and sharp switchbacks through rural and forested areas near Nancy and Épinal.

Timing was critical, as the tight course gave little room to recover from early mistakes or missed pacenotes.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Jean-Claude Andruet & Michel Vial · Alpine-Renault A110 1600
2nd Place
Bernard Darniche & Jean Todt · Alpine-Renault A110 1600
3rd Place
Jean Ragnotti & Jacques Jaubert · Renault 8 Gordini

Andruet’s commanding drive, supported by Vial’s precise co-driving, continued Alpine’s streak of asphalt dominance in 1970.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Tight Road Widths: Many stages left no room for error, forcing precision driving under pressure.
  • Mixed Light Conditions: Dense tree cover created sudden shifts from light to shadow, complicating visibility.
  • Late Spring Weather: Rain showers and damp roads in shaded areas impacted grip unexpectedly.

The 1970 Rallye de Lorraine further established the Alpine A110 as the premier tarmac rally car of its era, and cemented Andruet’s growing legacy in French motorsport.

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