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Raphaël Astier and Denis Giraudet have won the 26th edition of the Tour de Corse Historique in a Team Joffroy Porsche 911. Leading since the opening stage on Tuesday, the crew looked set to lose everything in the final test today when an engine problem forced them to crawl to the finish. The current French Rally Championship leader achieved the remarkable feat of winning the event at the first attempt.

À une journée de l'arrivée, le Tour de Corse Historique tient son patron, mais pas encore son podium. Au terme d'une 4e étape entièrement tracée dans l'Alta Rocca, Raphaël Astier et Denis Giraudet (Porsche 911 RS n°10) ont rejoint Ajaccio avec 2'49 d'avance sur Tom et Tristan Pieri (BMW M3 n°12). Derrière, tout se resserre : Yoann Bonato et Benjamin Boulloud (Lancia Delta HF Integrale n°6) ne sont plus qu'à 42 secondes des Pieri, et Julien Saunier et Frédéric Vauclare (Renaul

Raphaël Astier and Denis Giraudet (Porsche 911 RS # 10) made the difference on Chiatra - Feo, the longest stage of the rally, and reach the halfway point with a 1'46" lead over Tom and Tristan Pieri (BMW M3 # 12). Behind them, the third leg from Lucciana to Propriano claimed a long list of victims: Didier Auriol, Maxime Rizzo, Christophe Casanova, the Delecours and the Fassios all endured a day to forget. In Regularity, Christophe Baillet and Jean-Marc Piret (Porsche 911 # 33

Raphaël Astier and Denis Giraudet (Porsche 911 RS # 10) went fastest on all four stages of the second leg, from Calvi to Lucciana. After a day in the rain, they lead Tom and Tristan Pieri (BMW M3 # 12) by 34 seconds. Yoann Bonato and Benjamin Boulloud (Lancia Delta HF Integrale # 6) stormed back to third, ahead of Julien Saunier and Frédéric Vauclare (Renault 5 Maxi Turbo # 2), who were caught out on the final stage.

Raphaël Astier made a dream start to his first Tour de Corse Historique, ending Tuesday's opening stage in Calvi at the top of the leaderboard. Partnered by Denis Giraudet in a Porsche 911 RS (#10), the French Rally Championship leader holds a 2s advantage over Tom and Tristan Pieri (BMW M3 # 12), with Julien Saunier and Frédéric Vauclare (Renault 5 Maxi Turbo # 2) a further 6s back. A total of 446 cars took the start of the 26th edition.

C’est parti ! La 26e édition du Tour de Corse Historique s’élance aujourd’hui, et le plateau est exceptionnel. Arrivée programmée samedi, après cinq étapes, 1 000 km et 19 épreuves spéciales.

As a partner of the Tour de Corse Historique for many years, Pirelli continues its commitment in 2026. This collaboration extends a shared history built on competition, performance and a passion for historic vehicles. With the P7™ Corsa Classic range, Pirelli brings dedicated technologies and performance solutions to the world of historic rallying.

As Official Timekeeper of the 2026 Tour de Corse Historique, Chopard unveils a limited-edition timepiece inspired by the world of this legendary rally.

True to its reputation, the 26th Tour de Corse Historique (3 to 10 October) will offer little respite to competitors, who will cover 625 miles, including 257 miles of timed sections. Beyond the sporting challenge, the programme also promises some wonderful cultural and tourist discoveries.

With more than 400 cars expected, the 26th Tour de Corse Historique will once again be at full capacity when it gets underway from Calvi on 6 October. Never in its history has the rally brought together so many renowned drivers: Didier Auriol, John Buffum, François Delecour, Gilles Panizzi, Bruno Saby, Jos Verstappen and others.

Didier Auriol and Yoann Bonato will take part in the next Tour de Corse Historique, from 3 to 11 October 2026, each at the wheel of a Lancia Delta Integrale Evoluzione.

Five Triumph TR7 V8s, several in factory colours, will take part in the Tour de Corse Historique from 3 to 10 October 2026. The celebration will be enhanced by the presence of a former Triumph works driver from the period: American John Buffum. A little‑known car, the Triumph TR7 V8 made its official World Rally Championship debut at the 1978 Tour de Corse, with Jean‑Luc Thérier and Tony Pond.

After three days of festivities, the 2026 Tour de Corse Historique will truly get underway on Tuesday, October 6 with a Calvi–Calvi loop. Four days later, the rally will once again stop in the capital of Balagne, where the 13th‑century citadel will, once again, provide a prestigious setting for the final finish. In between, the convoy will pass through Lucciana (Bastia‑Poretta airport), Propriano and Ajaccio, before returning to Calvi on October 10.

Launched in March 1986, exactly 40 years ago, the BMW M3 E30 will be the star of the next Tour de Corse Historique, taking place from October 3 to 10, 2026. The destiny of this car remains deeply intertwined with that of the French island.

Nine months before the start, the 26th Tour de Corse Historique experienced its first major moment last Saturday with the opening of registrations. Among the entrants are Jos Verstappen, Julien Saunier, as well as reigning champions Olivier Capanaccia and Matthieu Fassio. The rally will take place from October 3 to 10.

The entire Tour de Corse Historique team will be delighted to welcome you to its stand at Retromobile, from January 28 to February 1, in Paris (Hall 7.2, G016).

The 26th edition of the Tour de Corse Historique will take place from October 3 to 10, 2026. In the meantime, the coming months will feature five key highlights.

The Tour de Corse Historique team has been honoured at the Historic Motoring Awards, winning the prestigious “Rally or Tour of the Year” title — a fitting tribute to the outstanding success of the event’s 25th edition.

Make yourself comfortable and relive the highlights of the 2025 Tour de Corse Historique: 420 cars at the start, 22 special stages, 398 kilometres of timed sections…

Olivier Capanaccia and Mathieu Tyran have claimed victory in the 25th edition of the Tour de Corse Historique. It marks the first overall win for the Porto-Vecchio driver, competing in the rally for the fifth time. In the VHC category, Matthieu Fassio and Hugo Olivier took the win in a Porsche 911, while in Regularity (VHRS), the victory went to Yves Deflandre and Jennifer Hugo, also in a Porsche 911.