Rallye Monte-Carlo entry list published

A star-studded capacity entry will contest Rallye Monte-Carlo, the opening round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, from 18-22 January. Two former IRC champions, several IRC regulars, previous Monte-Carlo winners, Formula One heroes past and present, plus four world rally title-winners are set to take the start of the event in Valence next month.

Rally organisers, the Automobile Club de Monaco, received 305 requests for the initial 100 available entry spaces and have created a waiting list in case any of the successful applicants are unable to take part.

The ACM has published the entry list for the event. The capacity entry list is available here and includes several star names such as IRC champion Juho Hänninen, Le Mans 24 Hours star Stéphane Sarrazin, Formula One race winner Robert Kubica, French rally champion Bryan Bouffier, former Monte-Carlo victor François Delecour and Monte-Carlo podium finisher Toni Gardemeister.

Other competitors include IRC regulars Giandomenico Basso, Jan Kopecký, Freddy Loix, Bruno Magalhães, Thierry Neuville and Guy Wilks and world championship winning co-driver Daniel Elena, who will make a rare appearance behind the wheel on his home rally.

A total of 39 Super 2000 cars will start the event from 18-22 January and 27 nations from around the world will be represented.