Hankook will showcase its Dynapro R213 rally tires at the 2026 WRC’s fastest gravel round in Finland, seeking to boost brand prestige amid a tight title battle
Executive summary: Hankook confirmed it will supply its Dynapro R213 all-terrain rally tires for the Secto Rally Finland, the fastest gravel round of the 2026 WRC, set for July 30–August 2 in Jyväskylä, Finland. The event offers a high‑visibility platform to validate tire performance under extreme conditions, potentially influencing customer perception and sales of Hankook’s premium tire products.
Who is involved: Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd., the WRC promoters, and the competing rally teams participating in Secto Rally Finland.
Likely next: Following the rally, Hankook will likely release performance data and marketing materials highlighting any podium finishes or stage wins, and may evaluate further WRC engagements for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Hankook announced that its Dynapro R213 all-terrain tire will be used in the Secto Rally Finland, the tenth round of the 2026 World Rally Championship, scheduled for July 30–August 2 in Jyväskylä. The rally features gravel stages with average speeds exceeding 120 km/h, presenting a stringent test of tire durability and grip. By participating, Hankook aims to demonstrate performance capabilities that could translate into stronger market positioning for its high‑performance tire lineup. The move comes as several teams vie closely for the championship title, increasing the publicity value of a strong showing.
Timeline
- — Hankook Takes on WRC's Fastest Gravel Rally at Secto Rally Finland 2026 (PR Newswire)
- — Hankook Powers Through Demanding Gravel at WRC Delfi Rally Estonia 2026 (PR Newswire)
- — Hankook Pushes the Limits on High-Speed Forest Stages at WRC Delfi Rally Estonia 2026 (PR Newswire)
Analysis — what this means
Likely next events
- Secto Rally Finland 2026 will run from July 30 to August 2, 2026 in Jyväskylä, Finland.
- Hankook will provide Dynapro R213 all-terrain tires for all competing teams using its equipment in the rally.
- Post‑rally, Hankook plans to publish stage‑by‑stage telemetry showing average speeds above 120 km/h on gravel sections.
- The 2026 WRC championship standings are expected to be updated after the Secto Rally, influencing title contention.
Sectors affected
- motorsport tire manufacturing
- World Rally Championship (WRC)
Historical parallels
- Hankook supplied Dynapro R213 tires for the WRC Delfi Rally Estonia in July 2026 (press release July 20, 2026)
- Hankook’s earlier WRC gravel engagements include the 2025 Rally Finland (July 31‑August 2 2025) where it tested comparable tire compounds
Key entities
Sources
- Hankook Takes on WRC's Fastest Gravel Rally at Secto Rally Finland 2026 — PR Newswire
- Hankook Powers Through Demanding Gravel at WRC Delfi Rally Estonia 2026 — PR Newswire
- Hankook Pushes the Limits on High-Speed Forest Stages at WRC Delfi Rally Estonia 2026 — PR Newswire
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