Event Name: 1971 Monte Carlo Rally
Date: January 23–30, 1971
Host Country: Monaco
Surface: Mixed (tarmac & snow)
Total Distance: ~431 km
Total Starters: 248 crews
Total Finishers: 71 crews
The 1971 Monte Carlo Rally brought a dramatic mix of snow, ice, and twisty tarmac back to the forefront of rallying. Starting from multiple European cities and converging on Monaco, the event tested crews through famous Alpine stages and night-time runs that demanded both courage and car control.
The rally featured treacherous passes and special stages high in the French Alps before descending to the Mediterranean coast.
Weather conditions varied wildly, from dry tarmac to deep snow, forcing teams into tire gambles and tactical driving throughout the rally.
Andersson and Stone’s consistency across night stages and snowy mountain routes delivered Alpine another major Monte Carlo victory—cementing their icy legacy in rally folklore.
The 1971 Monte Carlo Rally was a triumph of car control, strategic planning, and winter resilience—forever remembered for Alpine’s dazzling ascent to dominance.
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