History 1990s

1993 Tour de Corse – Rallye de France (Corsica)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 1993 Tour de Corse – Rallye de France (Corsica)

Date: May 2–4, 1993

Start Location: Ajaccio, Corsica

Finish Location: Ajaccio, Corsica

Total Distance: 422.80 km of special stages

Surface: Asphalt

The 1993 Tour de Corse lived up to its nickname—“Rally of 10,000 Corners”—with narrow mountain roads and zero room for error. Didier Auriol, the undisputed master of Corsican tarmac, once again showed his class, dominating in the Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD. With flawless co-driving from Bernard Occelli, Auriol carved through the technical stages with surgical control, outpacing a competitive field and continuing his dominance on French soil.

Route

Zicavo and Quenza Loops: Fast, flowing sections with steep drop-offs and quick elevation changes.
Piana and Evisa: Tight, twisty corners through rock-lined roads—precision braking and perfect lines were essential.
Sartène Region: Slick, shaded tarmac made grip levels unpredictable—especially on early morning runs.

Corsica’s stages wound through coastal cliffs and inland hills, demanding rhythm, braking accuracy, and total driver commitment:

Dry weather provided consistent conditions, allowing Auriol to extract maximum performance from his Celica’s setup without the threat of rain-induced chaos.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Didier Auriol & Bernard Occelli · Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD
2nd Place
François Delecour & Daniel Grataloup · Ford Escort RS Cosworth
3rd Place
Carlos Sainz & Luis Moya · Lancia Delta HF Integrale

Auriol’s Tour de Corse victory was a calculated display of technical mastery, giving Toyota a significant boost in their championship pursuit and adding to his legendary Corsican resume.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Precision Driving: With hundreds of corners per day, rhythm and mental stamina were just as important as speed.
  • Brake Management: Long descents and repetitive braking zones tested cooling systems and pedal feel across every leg.
  • Line Accuracy: The difference between a perfect stage and retirement could be a few inches—Auriol never missed his mark.

The 1993 Tour de Corse was a showcase of asphalt excellence—Didier Auriol once again proved why Corsica was his kingdom, delivering Toyota a flawless performance.

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