The 2022 Rally Monte Carlo, held 20–23 January 2022, opened the FIA World Rally Championship season on the demanding mountain roads above Monaco. Among the R-GT class entries that week was car No. 50, a privateer Alpine A110 Rally crewed by British driver Iain Crerar alongside Elliot Racette — a pairing that underlines Alpine's growing presence beyond factory-supported programmes. Spark Model has captured this specific entry in 1:43.
A Modern Rally Machine Rooted in 2017
The A110 Rally is a direct competition derivative of the second-generation Alpine A110 road car unveiled in 2017. Homologated in the R-GT category, it competes at WRC rounds and European Rally Championship events. Power comes from a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder unit sourced from Renault, producing approximately 280 bhp in competition specification. The A110 Rally retains a rear-wheel drive layout and is fitted with a full roll cage and competition-spec suspension, translating the road car's lightweight philosophy into a genuine rally contender.
A British Privateer on the Monte Carlo Stage
Iain Crerar is a British rally driver with WRC R-GT experience, and his 2022 Monte Carlo appearance with co-driver Elliot Racette as car No. 50 represents a notable privateer commitment to the championship opener. The Rally Monte Carlo is one of the most prestigious and technically demanding events on the WRC calendar, mixing tarmac, ice and snow across routes running through the Alps. Running the Alpine A110 Rally in R-GT trim at this event placed Crerar and Racette among a select group of competitors taking the marque back to its rally roots on home territory.
Spark Model in 1:43 Scale
Spark Model is the specialist French producer best known for its comprehensive WRC and motorsport 1:43 range. Their models are typically constructed in resin with photo-etched metal detailing, delivering sharp livery reproduction at this scale. This release documents the Crerar/Racette No. 50 car specifically — the car's competition livery from the Alpine A110 Rally programme rendered at 1:43, making it the dedicated scale representation of this privateer entry from the 2022 WRC season opener.
Placing It in the Display Cabinet
This model pairs naturally with Spark Model's broader 2022 WRC season releases, including factory Alpine A110 Rally entries from the same championship year. Alongside those works cars, the No. 50 privateer entry tells the fuller story of Alpine's R-GT representation across the 2022 season. It also sits well with Renault Alpine A110 rally cars from the 1970s — Group 4 entries from Monte Carlo editions of that era — creating a historical thread that spans more than five decades of Alpine on rally stages.
Frequently asked questions
What is the real car this model represents?
The Alpine A110 Rally is a competition version of the second-generation A110 road car, homologated in the R-GT category. It uses a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder Renault engine producing approximately 280 bhp in competition trim.
Who drove car No. 50 at the 2022 Rally Monte Carlo?
Iain Crerar, a British rally driver with WRC R-GT experience, co-driven by Elliot Racette. They ran as a privateer entry at the 2022 Rally Monte Carlo, the opening round of the FIA World Rally Championship season.
When did the 2022 Rally Monte Carlo take place?
The 2022 Rally Monte Carlo was held 20–23 January 2022 and served as Round 1 of the 2022 FIA World Rally Championship.
Who makes this 1:43 scale model?
The model is produced by Spark Model, a specialist known for its extensive WRC and motorsport 1:43 range.
