The event spanned 20 special stages covering 316.04 kilometers, forcing teams to balance raw speed with tire durability. When heavy rainfall struck on the opening day, the gravel roads quickly devolved into mud-slicked paths and deep puddles. Despite these volatile conditions, the Dynapro R213 maintained grip and absorbed the impact of repeated high-speed jumps, allowing drivers to preserve steering precision.
Hankook Tires Withstand Extreme Conditions at Rally Finland
Blind crests, high-speed jumps, and a sudden deluge of rain transformed the WRC Secto Rally Finland into a brutal test of endurance. As drivers navigated the narrow forest tracks of Jyväskylä, Hankook’s Dynapro R213 tires faced the season's fastest gravel stages and unpredictable, waterlogged surfaces throughout the competition.
Toyota GAZOO Racing’s Sami Pajari claimed victory on home soil, marking his second consecutive win following his success in Estonia. This performance elevates Pajari to second in the Drivers' Championship with 171 points, narrowing the gap to leader Elfyn Evans. The WRC circuit now shifts to Paraguay, where the upcoming ueno Rally from August 27 to 30 will present a new set of variables, including red clay surfaces, deep ruts, and exposed rocks.
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