History 1990s

1992 Tour de Corse – Rallye de France (Corsica)

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Overview

Event Name: 1992 Tour de Corse – Rallye de France (Corsica)

Date: May 2–6, 1992

Start Location: Ajaccio, Corsica

Finish Location: Ajaccio, Corsica

Total Distance: 535.00 km of special stages

Surface: Asphalt

The 1992 Tour de Corse again lived up to its reputation as the “Rally of 10,000 Corners.” Didier Auriol, now firmly established as the master of Corsican tarmac, displayed remarkable precision and rhythm over the mountainous island roads. Driving the Lancia Delta HF Integrale, Auriol and co-driver Bernard Occelli set a relentless pace on each of the rally’s twisting stages, sealing a fourth straight victory in one of the championship’s most unforgiving asphalt events.

Route

Zérubia–Aullène: Long and flowing asphalt ribbon, requiring tire discipline and total commitment through blind bends.
Vico–Col de Sevi: Fast downhill sections through pine forests and exposed ridgelines—minimal room for error.
Alata–Bocognano: Narrow, bumpy climbs and descents with loose gravel runoff and sharp cliffs.

The rally’s stages circled Corsica’s rugged interior, with high-speed switchbacks, narrow hill roads, and sudden elevation changes:

Dry and sunny weather kept grip levels predictable—Auriol used every kilometer of clean road to extend his lead stage by stage.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Didier Auriol & Bernard Occelli · Lancia Delta HF Integrale
2nd Place
François Delecour & Daniel Grataloup · Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 4x4
3rd Place
Carlos Sainz & Luis Moya · Toyota Celica GT-Four ST185

Auriol’s calm, methodical driving was once again the perfect weapon for Corsica—his pace was untouchable even for the rising asphalt stars behind him.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Relentless Cornering: Driver focus and co-driver rhythm were paramount—each stage demanded constant concentration and perfect note delivery.
  • Tire Management: Abrasive tarmac and long loops forced strategic compound choices—Auriol’s Lancia setup minimized wear.
  • Local Knowledge: Corsica’s roads punished hesitation—Auriol’s deep familiarity gave him unmatched confidence through the trickiest sections.

The 1992 Tour de Corse was another masterclass from Didier Auriol, reinforcing his dominance on tight, technical tarmac and extending Lancia’s reign on one of rallying’s most iconic stages.

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