Serving as the exclusive official tire partner of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) for the 2026 season, Hankook Tire provided technical support for Round 9 at the Delfi Rally Estonia, which concluded on July 19.

Recognized as one of the fastest gravel fixtures on the WRC calendar, the 18-stage, 301.8-kilometer event saw vehicles average speeds in excess of 120 km/h over sharp crests, compression zones, and high-impact jumps. To deliver structural integrity and lateral stability under extreme load shifts, Hankook supplied all competition classes with its specialized Dynapro R213 all-terrain rally tire.

Toyota GAZOO Racing World Rally Team driver Sami Pajari captured his first WRC victory at the event, moving into third place in the Drivers’ Championship standings with 144 points. Beyond motorsport results, Hankook utilizes the raw stress-test data and telemetry gathered during high-speed WRC gravel stages to feed directly into its global research and development pipeline, advancing compound durability and casing construction for its broader global product lineup.

The WRC season continues with Round 10 at the Secto Rally Finland in Jyväskylä from July 30 to August 2.