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<\/p>\nHankook is exclusively supplying rally tyres for the opening round of the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), one of the world\u2019s premier motorsport events organised by the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de l\u2019Automobile (FIA).<\/p>\n
The Rallye Monte Carlo is currently taking place from 23rd-26th January, spanning Monaco and France.<\/p>\n
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Starting this season, Hankook will serve as the exclusive supplier of rally tyres for all WRC classes over the next three years. Since 2023, the company has worked closely with manufacturers to support the WRC, continuously innovating and delivering FIA-certified high-performance rally tyres.<\/p>\n
The opening round, Rallye Monte Carlo, is renowned for its challenging mountainous terrain and unpredictable weather, making it one of the most challenging courses in the WRC. Drivers must navigate rapidly changing road conditions, including snow and dry surfaces, where strategic decision-making, driving performance, and tyre durability are crucial in determining the outcome of the race.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s event spans Monaco and France, covering a total of 343km across 18 stages each completed in a single pass with times accumulated for the final result.<\/p>\n
For the season opener, Hankook will showcase its high-performance rally tyres, optimised for the demanding conditions of tarmac, and snow. The Ventus Z215, designed for tarmac rallies, delivers exceptional cornering and handling performance in dry surfaces.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Ventus Z210 excels in providing superior grip and drainage, particularly in damp conditions and adverse weather, ensuring drivers can push their limits and achieve peak racing performance.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Hankook\u2019s snow and ice rally tyre, Winter i*cept SR20 is designed to deliver outstanding traction and balanced racing performance on snow-covered roads during winter rallies.<\/p>\n
Through such innovation, Hankook says it aims to showcase its world-class technological expertise to motorsport fans around the globe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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