THE 2026 RALLY SEASON

CHAPAL on Europe’s most beautiful roads

Each year, spring marks the beginning of the rally season, a time particularly cherished by Maison CHAPAL.

From the French roads of the Tour Auto to the Italian landscapes of the Mille Miglia, passing through the elegance of the Rallye des Princesses, many enthusiasts choose to take the start behind the wheel of exceptional automobiles, dressed in CHAPAL creations.

More than simple motoring events, these gatherings embody a way of life where classic automobiles, travel and elegance
naturally come together.

TOUR AUTO 2026: A COLLABORATION WITH SCUDERIA LODI

CHAPAL began the season with the landmark event, named the Tour Auto, accompanying Scuderia Evoli;
a team of twenty-two Mexican drivers and co-drivers, loyal clients of the House, taking part for the first time
in this legendary event crossing nearly 2,000 kilometers of French roads.

For this exceptional adventure, the CHAPAL Manufacture created personalized outfits,
specially developed in the colors of Scuderia Evoli.

The crews took the start behind the wheel of a remarkable selection of historic automobiles,
including Porsche 356S, an Austin Healey, a Lancia Fulvia and a Jaguar XK120.

Following a private reception held at Jean-François Bardinon’s showroom on Rue de Rivoli,
celebrating Franco-Mexican friendship and a shared passion for the automobile,
the team’s presentation beneath the glass roof of the Grand Palais before the official start of the rally.

rallye des princesses: elegance in motion

For more than twenty years, the Rallye des Princesses has brought together all-female crews travelling
some of France’s most beautiful roads with collector automobiles.

This year, the House followed two crews, one competing in a 1955 Ferrari 750 Monza and the other in a 1964 AC Cobra 289 MK II,
both dressed in emblematic pieces from CHAPAL’s Driving & Racing collection,
including the Chiron Overall, the 1950 Helmet and the 1950 Gloves.

MILle miglia 2026: a passion for motoring without borders

It would be impossible to speak of the season without mentioning the Mille Miglia, an essential event for many of the House’s clients. Each year, CHAPAL accompanies collectors from around the world as they take the start of this legendary race linking Brescia
to Rome before returning north through Italy. The 2026 edition once again brought together several crews dressed by the House behind the wheel of some of the most remarkable automobiles entered in the event such as:

Delahaye 135 S
Ferrari 121 LM Spider Scaglietti
Ferrari 750 Monza Spider Scaglietti
Ferrari 225 S Berlinetta Vignale
Cisitalia 202 S MM Spider
Jaguar XK 120
Jaguar XK 140

For many of these crews, each garment was conceived as an extension of both their automobile and their story,
with customization at the heart of every creation.

From the historic streets of Brescia to the Italian mountain passes, these exceptional automobiles once again demonstrated
why the Mille Miglia remains one of the finest celebrations of automotive heritage, where elegance holds a place
just as important as performance, a spirit to which the House remains deeply attached.

Behind every crew, a unique creation

While every automobile entered has its own story, the same is often true of the garments that accompany it.

Within the CHAPAL Manufacture in Crocq, each project begins with a conversation; the selection of materials, colors, markings, embroidery and hidden details that make every piece unique.

This bespoke approach allows the House to create garments capable of accompanying their owners through the world’s most prestigious historic motoring events while reflecting both their personality and that of their automobile.

Each creation combines authenticity, refinement, character and artisanal excellence,
giving life to pieces designed for those who view the automobile as a true culture.

Because before taking to the road, every adventure begins in Crocq.

Photo credits:

Mille Miglia Media
Renè Official Photographer
Craft Partners
Anthony Michalak
Davide Mantellassi
Marti Bellomi
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