16 March 2026 Monaco Harbour

Monaco Launches 2026 FIA World Rally Championship Season in Monaco Harbour

FIA World Rally Championship / Automobile Club de Monaco

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The 2026 FIA World Rally Championship season was officially launched in Monaco Harbour ahead of the iconic Rallye Monte-Carlo.

Monaco hosted the official launch of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship season at Monaco Harbour, bringing together teams, drivers, and motorsport leaders ahead of the start of the legendary Rallye Monte-Carlo.

The event welcomed several of the world’s leading rally teams and drivers, who presented their new vehicles and championship ambitions for the upcoming season. Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the ceremony alongside officials from the FIA and the Automobile Club de Monaco.

The launch also highlighted key developments for the season, including the return of Lancia to the WRC2 category and the introduction of new drivers competing in Rally1 cars.

The event underlined Monaco’s central role in international motorsport and reinforced the Principality’s reputation as the historic starting point for one of the most prestigious championships in the world.

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