Hankook considers developing dedicated tyre for Acropolis Rally conditions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 7:02 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Hankook is exploring the possibility of creating a specific tyre for the extreme conditions of the Acropolis Rally in Greece, where rough gravel surfaces have caused numerous punctures during the recent World Rally Championship event. The company implemented revisions to its hard compound tyre after previous criticisms but found that punctures were still a significant issue for most competitors. Only race winner Sebastien Ogier and Josh McErlean avoided punctures. Ogier noted that existing tyres struggle under the demanding Acropolis terrain, advocating for a tailored tyre solution. While acknowledging improvements, Hankook's representative indicated that further development could be necessary if supported by stakeholders, as they assess the performance of their updated tyre after the rally.
- •Hankook faces ongoing tire-related issues during the Acropolis Rally.
- •Only Sebastien Ogier and Josh McErlean avoided punctures in the recent event.
- •Ogier suggests a need for a dedicated tyre for the Acropolis rally.
- •Hankook has updated its tyre design to improve durability under rough conditions.
- •The company's representative considers development of a specific tyre worth exploring.
- 7:02 AMYahoo Sports — Hankook may consider developing specific WRC Acropolis rally tyre in future
- 7:02 AMMotorsport.com — Hankook may consider developing specific WRC Acropolis rally tyre in future
"Hankook may investigate developing a bespoke tyre to specifically cope with the extreme Acropolis Rally Greece conditions in the future. Tyres were once again a hot topic at the latest round of the World Rally Championship, as Greece’s extreme rough gravel inflicted a series of punctures that contributed to the outcome of the rally. Read Also: WRCWRC Acropolis Rally Greece ...Keep reading
"Extreme conditions in Greece contributed to a series of punctures that impacted the outcome of the World Rally Championship round
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 7:02 AMHankook may consider developing specific WRC Acropolis rally tyre in future
Extreme conditions in Greece contributed to a series of punctures that impacted the outcome of the World Rally Championship round
- Motorsport.comJun 29, 2026, 7:02 AMHankook may consider developing specific WRC Acropolis rally tyre in future
Hankook may investigate developing a bespoke tyre to specifically cope with the extreme Acropolis Rally Greece conditions in the future. Tyres were once again a hot topic at the latest round of the World Rally Championship, as Greece’s extreme rough gravel inflicted a series of punctures that contributed to the outcome of the rally. Read Also: WRCWRC Acropolis Rally Greece ...Keep reading
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