Hankook Tire & Technology, the exclusive tyre supplier to the FIA World Rally Championship, heads to Estonia for Round 9 of the 2026 season.
Delfi Rally Estonia takes place from 16 to 19 July in Tartu and the surrounding regions of southern Estonia. The country’s largest motorsport event begins with a ceremonial start at Tartu City Hall Square before drivers move onto the region’s fast gravel stages.
Rally Estonia is widely regarded as one of the fastest events on the WRC calendar. The 2026 rally features 18 special stages covering a total competitive distance of 301.8 kilometres.
Wide forest roads, narrow technical sections and loose gravel surfaces create a demanding test for drivers, vehicles and tyres. Average speeds regularly exceed 120 km/h, while changing road conditions, long jumps and sharp compression zones place added pressure on vehicle stability and driver concentration.
Blind crests are another defining feature of the event. With drivers unable to see the road beyond the crest, each section requires precise positioning, split-second judgement and reliable handling at speed. Tyre grip, durability and high-speed stability play a key role throughout the rally.
Hankook will supply the Dynapro R213 extreme all-terrain rally tyre across the event. Developed to absorb heavy impacts and withstand demanding gravel conditions, the Dynapro R213 delivers consistent grip, steering response and handling across rough off-road surfaces.
The tyre is available in hard and soft compounds, allowing teams to select the most suitable option for the road surface, weather and stage conditions. Its construction supports steering stability during repeated high-speed runs, hard landings and airborne jumps.
Rally Estonia provides another demanding environment for Hankook to demonstrate the performance and durability of its motorsport tyre technology.
Sébastien Ogier won the previous round at the EKO Acropolis Rally Greece, strengthening his position in the Drivers’ Championship battle. Elfyn Evans leads the standings with 162 points, followed by Takamoto Katsuta on 151 points.
Hankook supplies rally tyres across every WRC category. Data gathered from competition at the highest level of international rallying supports the company’s ongoing tyre research and development programme.
This connection between motorsport and product development helps Hankook improve grip, durability, stability and handling across its wider range of high-performance tyres.