[WRC] Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo 2026

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Wise guy from our local forum explained, that the studs need some time on tarmac to wear off a bit that the studs can be more exposed.

Thanks, that's what I assumed.

The studs looked virtually flush with the rubber when they showed a feature on the tyres with the Hankook guy.

[PLuto]

I would like to see now the rally cars going to the Turini. I must say I am really missing famous "la Nuit du Turini".

[dimviii]

I would like to see now the rally cars going to the Turini. I must say I am really missing famous "la Nuit du Turini".

[bearclaw]

I would like to see now the rally cars going to the Turini. I must say I am really missing famous "la Nuit du Turini".

yes, I'd love to see that too. I just watched a video of the hairpin after bayons. incredible atmosphere! for me, it's one of the best scenes in terms of atmosphere in the modern WRC.

rally monte carlo has so many exciting features. but the super special in monaco with a donut on the cobblestones isn't one of them.

it's a shame that an afternoon in the mountains was skip because of it. especially with this beautiful and exciting conditions today.

[PLuto]

Starting order to Leg 4 - https://rally-base.com/2026/rallye-m...imeTypeId=1786

[Jarek Z]

Rally Monte Carlo shows how important it is to listen to your mother in childhood
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[Fast Eddie WRC]

@SplitTimeRally

Flash (Col de Turini) — 22:56 local ❄️
Still snowing, but the intensity has dropped compared to earlier. The big story now is the build-up: there’s already a proper layer down, plenty of compacted snow and ruts forming as traffic keeps passing through.

If this freezes overnight, tomorrow’s Turini section could be properly treacherous… and remember, on the descent towards Moulinet it’s rain, so the surface could switch fast.

[Coach 2]

I think he was meaning warming the tyres before stage. Or be careful and not destroy them so much before.

There is a collar at the bottom of the 15 mm studs approved by the FIA. As you have already mentioned Pluto, FIA regulation..
By heating, then cooling down, this collar will stick. This applies to studs of any size, including those for the northern part of Europe.
The point is that this heating/cooling cycle is no longer necessary as a form of preparation in the north, based on the glue used and that the heat cooling occurs during SS1 (or where you have changed to new wheels). More precisely: the glue is so effective that the need to attach the collar (at the bottom of the stud) to avoid fading when the rubber gets hot, is eliminated.
When this heating/cooling effect occurs, the stud will stick with a little more protrusion. If you do not do this before the start of the test, this effect will occur somewhat late. This is of course desirable if you start in the lowlands on dry or wet asphalt and get cold snow further inland (higher latitude), but not if there is ice or snow already from the start. Then you have to do this on the transport stage.

[becher]

I would like to see now the rally cars going to the Turini. I must say I am really missing famous "la Nuit du Turini".

I think we all do. The night of the long knives on saturday evening/night as the last stage would be perfect.

[Coach 2]

There is a collar at the bottom of the 15 mm studs approved by the FIA. As you have already mentioned Pluto, FIA regulation..
By heating, then cooling down, this collar will stick. This applies to studs of any size, including those for the northern part of Europe.
The point is that this heating/cooling cycle is no longer necessary as a form of preparation in the north, based on the glue used and that the heat cooling occurs during SS1 (or where you have changed to new wheels). More precisely: the glue is so effective that the need to attach the collar (at the bottom of the stud) to avoid fading when the rubber gets hot, is eliminated.
When this heating/cooling effect occurs, the stud will stick with a little more protrusion. If you do not do this before the start of the test, this effect will occur somewhat late. This is of course desirable if you start in the lowlands on dry or wet asphalt and get cold snow further inland (higher latitude), but not if there is ice or snow already from the start. Then you have to do this on the transport stage.

PS.Back in the day I think you had to go over 60/80 degrees Celsius and cool down to below 40 before the rubber cracked and the collar snapped.
When Kullæng beat Blomqvist in 1980 he said his victory was mainly due to the fact that he had a friend who had cycled countless times on frozen water to have perfect tires for the long stage on Saturday/Sunday night, 43k.
Maybe this is still necessary with the FIA ​​studs regulation, Oliver's explanation suggests I might be right.