But even Ogier admitted in the lead-up that crews would be “less prepared than ever” for Monte Carlo given the regulations changes and the limited testing. But everyone was in

Sébastien Ogier etched his name further into the history books by claiming a record-extending 10th victory at Rallye Monte-Carlo, the opening round of the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship. (More Motorsport News)

Sebastien Ogier has taken a record-extending 10th victory on the Monte Carlo Rally, the opening round of the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship. Driving a Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, the eight-time WRC champ (above) secured victory by 18.

Wales' Elfyn Evans finishes in second place at the opening round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) season in Monte Carlo, while Josh McErlean completes his debut.

Defending WRC champion Thierry Neuville led under the stars of Rallye Monte-Carlo on Thursday evening, thrilling the thousands of fans who lined the alpine roads north-west of Monaco as early pacesetter Sébastien Ogier suffered a costly spin.

Co Derry's Josh McErlean lies in 12th position after his World Rally Championship debut at the season-opening Monte Carlo Rally, 2 minutes and 53.9 seconds off Hyundai's world champion Thierry Neuville.

Sebastien Ogier staged an impressive comeback on Friday’s leg of the Monte Carlo Rally, the eight-time FIA World Rally Champion (main image) charging from third to first overall in the 2025 WRC