Ott Tänak and the challenge of Monte Carlo 2025: “Several sections are new this year”

Ready for the 2025 season to kick off, Ott Tänak is expecting a very open Rallye Monte-Carlo as the route has undergone some tweaks compared to the last edition.

Published 20/01/2025 à 10:04

Gonzalo Forbes

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Ott Tänak and the challenge of Monte Carlo 2025: “Several sections are new this year”

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Will 2025 be the year ofOtt Tänak ? After fighting for the title until the last round in Japan and falling to Thierry Neuville (accident during SS17), the Estonian intends to get back on track with the ambition of seeking a second world crown after that of 2019.

This quest will necessarily involve a good start to the campaign at Monte-Carlo this week (January 22-26). An event that promises to be undecided for various reasons such as a reinforced field compared to 2024, the arrival of a new tire supplier (Hankook) and the doubts that it brings with it, and above all a revised course. Factors that could have an impact on the entire race.

« Several portions are new this year, so it's hard to know what to expect., punchline Ott Tanak. Monte Carlo is always a big unknown, which makes the projection very difficult. The weather is the main protagonist, and we have to be ready to face all eventualities during the weekend.

The main thing to consider will be the tyres, which are an important element of our race. Everyone is facing a big unknown, and I think that will make the Monte very interesting. It is always a tricky event, we have been on the podium but we have never been strong enough to win it. It is really a unique event with a great history, and a victory here is something I would really appreciate. That is always the goal, and let's say that this trophy would hold a special place »

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Gonzalo Forbes

In charge of promotion formulas (F2, F3, FRECA, F4...). Carried by the grace of Franco Colapinto.

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