The first round of the FIA World Rally championship, the Monte Carlo Rally provides a spectacular backdrop to ferocious competition as drivers, fresh from the winter break, tackle the wintry Alpine passes in often newly-developed machinery. The Monte Carlo is a unique event, held entirely on tarmac, its biggest challenge is provide by rapid changing conditions where dry sections are often followed by deep snow or ice just a few kilometers away. The Monte Carlo demands commitment and skill from drivers, combined with perfect reliability and performance from the car and good tyres, everything must be perfect.
