History 2000s

2007 Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo (Monaco)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2007 Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo (Monaco)

Date: January 19–21, 2007

Start Location: Valence, France

Finish Location: Monte Carlo, Monaco

Total Distance: ~1,357.00 km

Competitive Stages: 328.54 km

Surface: Asphalt (variable grip with ice/snow patches)

The 2007 season opened with a historic change: Monte Carlo’s return to a Valence-based start and the debut of Citroën’s C4 WRC. Sébastien Loeb, unfazed by the new machinery, controlled the rally from start to finish, blending speed and precision in ever-changing grip conditions.

Route

Burzet – Lachamp Raphaël: A long, varied stage with rapidly changing grip and elevation.
Saint-Pierreville – Antraigues: Tight, technical sections followed by faster flowing roads.
Col de Turini: The iconic night test, with snow-lined hairpins and cheering crowds under floodlights.

Monte Carlo’s combination of dry tarmac, damp patches, and icy mountain passes demanded total adaptability. Notable stages included:

Tire choice was critical, with conditions swinging from dry to icy within a single stage. Loeb’s experience and instinct kept him a step ahead of the competition.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën C4 WRC
2nd Place
Dani Sordo & Marc Martí · Citroën C4 WRC
3rd Place
Marcus Grönholm & Timo Rautiainen · Ford Focus RS WRC 06

Loeb dominated from the opening leg, with Sordo securing a Citroën 1–2 on debut. Grönholm salvaged third after struggling with tire strategy in the mixed conditions.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Mixed Grip: Demanded perfect communication between driver and co-driver to adapt mid-stage.
  • Tire Strategy: Getting the choice right could gain minutes — the wrong one could lose them.
  • Night Stages: Col de Turini in the dark tested visibility and concentration.

Loeb’s flawless debut with the C4 WRC set the tone for the season, signaling that Citroën’s new machine was ready to dominate.

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