NEW FEATURES FOR THE ALPINE ELF RALLY TROPHY IN 2025

In rallying, where Alpine made history by winning the first world championship title in 1973, the Alpine ELF Rally Trophy highlights the brand's unwavering commitment to the discipline.

Since its launch in 2021, the competition has enjoyed steady growth, providing the ideal setting for novice and experienced drivers to showcase their talent on France's finest special stages.

THE ALPINE A110 RALLYE GT+ ENTERS THE FRAY

An ever-increasing fixture on the French motorsport scene, the Alpine ELF Rally Trophy is set to begin its fifth edition under the impetus of Alpine and Signatech.

Until now, it has been open to competitors wishing to harness all the qualities of the A110 Rally, but from this year onwards, the Trophy will also welcome crews competing aboard the A110 Rallye GT+. Launched in 2024, this model has quickly made a name for itself, winning the Rallye Mont-Blanc Morzine overall with Sébastien Loeb.

To ensure a level playing field for all participants, the organisers will provide technical support for the entire service park. A spare parts shop service will also be on hand at each round, as it has been since the Trophy was launched.

DISTINCT BONUSES AND CLASSIFICATIONS

In addition to the scratch, crews will also have the opportunity to excel in the category corresponding to their model: GT+ or R-GT. The top ten finishers in each class will be awarded points according to the 20-15-12-10-8-6-4-3-2-1 scale.

At the end of the year, the five best results will count. Still, competitors now have to participate in a minimum of four rallies, including two in each half of the season, to be included in the final general classification and qualify for the prizes on offer.

The top three drivers in each category (R-GT & GT+) will share a total of €7,500 in prize money and Michelin tyres, a loyal partner of the Alpine ELF Rally Trophy. Lastly, the GT+ category winner will take home a prize of €15,000, while his R-GT counterpart will receive €10,000.

A NEW CHALLENGE ON THE CALENDAR

With its variety of terrains, landscapes and route profiles, the calendar will offer another novelty to the contenders. While the Rallye Rhône-Charbonnières will open the season for the fourth year running before the service park moves on to the Rallye Antibes Côte d'Azur, the Rallye Vosges Grand-Est will offer an all-new challenge before the summer break.

The traditional return to action will take place on the Rallye Mont-Blanc Morzine before a stopover on the Rallye Coeur de France and the grand finale of this promising season on the Rallye du Var.

Finally, the Alpine ELF Rally Trophy competitors will continue to benefit from automatic entry into the FFSA Two-Wheel Drive French Championship in the hope of joining the Alpine A110 Rallys of Manu Guigou (2020), Cédric Robert (2022, 2024) and Raphaël Astier (2023) in the hall of fame.

For more information, see the presentation pack available here.