Alghero – October 01, 2026 -- Hankook Tire & Technology, the exclusive tire supplier to the FIA World Rally Championship, will equip all competitors at Rally Italia Sardegna, the season-closing round running October 1-4 around Alghero on Italy's Sardinia island.
Rally Italia Sardegna replaces canceled Saudi Arabia round as 2026 finale
With Rally Saudi Arabia pulled from the WRC calendar, the 23rd edition of this historic gravel event now decides the 2026 Drivers' Championship. Teams face unpredictable October weather and demanding roads where tire strategy is expected to be decisive.
Route spans 307 kilometers across 17 rocky, rutted special stages
The rally covers approximately 307.02 competitive kilometers on unpaved roads across 17 special stages. Narrow sections bordered by trees, blind crests and limited visibility leave little margin for error. The course includes Micky's Jump, deep ruts carved by repeated passes, and rough rocky stretches that test tire durability and vehicle stability.
Dynapro R213 tires deployed in Hard and Soft compounds for gravel terrain
Hankook will supply its Dynapro R213 all-terrain rally tire in both compounds for the season finale. The tire is engineered to absorb gravel impacts while delivering stable grip, precise handling and durability on rocky, high-wear stages.
Toyota secures sixth consecutive manufacturers' title after Solberg's Chile win
At Round 12, Rally Chile Biobío, Toyota GAZOO Racing World Rally Team's Oliver Solberg claimed his second victory of the season following an earlier win at Rallye Monte-Carlo. The result clinched Toyota's 2026 Manufacturers' Championship, the team's sixth consecutive title since 2021 and its 10th overall. With the manufacturers' crown settled, the Drivers' Championship now hinges on the outcome in Sardinia.
Hankook leverages data from roughly 70 global motorsport events for R&D
As exclusive tire supplier across all WRC classes, Hankook applies driving data gathered from approximately 70 motorsport competitions worldwide, including the WRC, to its research and development program for high-performance tire technology.