Hankook Tire Powers the WRC’s EKO Acropolis Rally Greece
The extreme competition in WRC Round 7 takes place in & around Lamia on treacherous roads amidst ancient ruins…
Global tire company Hankook Tire & Technology is gearing up for Round 7 of the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC)—the EKO Acropolis Rally Greece—where it serves as the exclusive tire supplier. The event will unfold from June 26 to 29 in and around the city of Lamia in central Greece under the official sanction of the Federation Internationale de !’Automobile (FIA).
Known among the drivers as one of the most unforgiving rounds of the season, the Acropolis Rally Greece throws competitors into rugged mountains, sharp gravel paths and soaring temperatures. This year’s rally features 17 Special Stages (SS) covering a grueling 214.8 miles, making it the longest Acropolis route since 2021.
The Rally Will Push Cars to Their Limits
With temperatures expected to approach 104 degrees Fahrenheit, drivers will face extreme natural conditions, including gusty winds, exposed rocky beds and searing heat, all while pushing their cars up to 125 mph and engine revs of 8,500 rpm. Under such punishing conditions, tire performance, particularly durability and grip, will play a decisive role in the outcome, stated company officials in a press release.
To meet the demands of this legendary rally, Hankook Tire will deploy the Dynapro R213, an extreme all-terrain rally tire optimized for shock absorption on unpaved surfaces. Offered in both hard and soft compounds, the Dynapro R213 is engineered for high wear resistance, precision handling, and superior grip, enabling consistent performance on the legendary rally, noted the release.
The WRC Leaderboard
Currently, leading the WRC driver standings are Elfyn Evans and Sebastien Ogier of the Toyota GAZOO Racing World Rally Team. Fans will be watching to see if the Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team or the M-Sport Ford World Rally Team can stage a comeback and disrupt the leaderboards.
Beyond the Acropolis Rally, Hankook Tire says that it supports approximately 70 motorsport events worldwide, including the WRC, and sponsors participating teams, leveraging real competition data to drive its high-performance tire development. The company will serve as the exclusive tire supplier for all WRC classes for a three-year term from 2025, after conducting over 1,200 miles of real-world testing across eight countries in collaboration with the FIA and major manufacturers since 2023.
