Grit, gravel and a strong finish by Hankook at Vodafone Rally de Portugal

The 2025 Vodafone Rally de Portugal wrapped up WRC round 5 with four days of fast-paced action across rugged gravel stages with changing weather conditions
Hankook enhanced fan engagement through its “Brand World” featuring racing simulators, photo zones and more
Round 6 of the 2025 WRC to take place in Sardinia, Italy, from 5 to 8 June

Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 23 May 2025 — Hankook marked another successful chapter at the Vodafone Rally de Portugal, round 5 of the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), which concluded on 18 May in the northern Portuguese region of Matosinhos. As the exclusive tyre supplier to the premier motorsport series sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Hankook once again demonstrated its technical strength and commitment to world-class competition.

Regarded as one of the most demanding rallies on this year’s calendar, the 2025 Rally de Portugal tested teams and machines to the limit with extreme driving conditions due to a combination of unpredictable weather and unpaved terrain. A mix of loose sand, sharp rocks and deeply rutted stages – compounded by constantly shifting weather – created extreme driving conditions where tyre strategy and stage management played a decisive role in determining the final outcome.

At the heart of the action was Hankook's Dynapro R213, an extreme all-terrain rally tyre engineered to absorb shock from abrasive surfaces while maintaining strong grip. Available in both soft and hard compounds, optimized for sandy sections and rugged terrain respectively, the Dynapro R213 proved its capabilities by delivering top-tier results even under the rally’s most extreme driving conditions.

After an intense battle among the competitors, Sébastien Ogier of the Toyota GAZOO Racing World Rally Team claimed first place in the WRC1 class. With this victory, Ogier secured his second win of the season, moving up to third place in the overall drivers’ championship standings. He was followed by Ott Tänak in second place and Kalle Rovanperä in third.

Off the stages, Hankook drew fans into its world of motorsport with the debut of its “Brand World” booth, unveiled for the first time this season at Rally de Portugal. Located within the service park, the activation space featured a full-scale racing simulator, a motorsport heritage zone, photo spots and exclusive product merchandise. The experience drew strong interest from fans attending the rally and will continue its tour at upcoming rally rounds, including the WRC Secto Rally Finland and WRC Central European Rally, further reinforcing Hankook’s connection with international rally audiences.

The 2025 WRC season will continue with round 6, the Rally Italia Sardegna, from 5 to 8 June on the Italian island of Sardinia. Known for its intense heat, fast technical stages and tough surfaces, the Sardinia rally is set to provide another major test of endurance and precision. Hankook will once again bring its advanced rally tyre performance to the forefront, ready to deliver resilience under some of the season’s toughest conditions.

Sobre Hankook Tire

Hankook Tire es uno de los principales fabricantes de neumáticos con mayor volumen de producción de todo el mundo de innovadores neumáticos radiales y de altas prestaciones en el segmento Premium para turismos, SUVs, todoterrenos, vehículos comerciales, autocaravanas, camiones, autobuses y vehículos de competición (pruebas en circuitos y carreras callejeras/rallies).

Con el fin de ofrecer a sus clientes la máxima calidad combinada con la excelencia tecnológica, Hankook invierte continuamente en investigación y desarrollo manteniendo sus cinco centros de I+D y ocho grandes fábricas en todo el mundo. La compañía desarrolla y produce soluciones de neumáticos especialmente adaptadas a las exigencias y requerimientos de los mercados regionales.

Además, en el Centro Técnico Europeo de Hankook situado en Hannover (Alemania) se desarrollan neumáticos de Equipo Original de acuerdo con los requerimientos de los fabricantes de vehículos líderes en este continente. La producción para la región europea se desarrolla principalmente en la fábrica ultra moderna de la compañía en Rácalmás (Hungría), inaugurada en 2007 y en proceso de expansión continua.

La Oficina Central Europea del fabricante de neumáticos está situada en Neu-Isenburg, cerca de Frankfurt del Meno en Alemania. El fabricante opera en la mayoría de países europeos y vende sus productos a través de distribuidores regionales en otros mercados locales. La compañía cuenta con 20.000 trabajadores en todo el mundo y sus productos se distribuyen en más de 160 países. La empresa ha sido seleccionada como socio técnico y proveedor exclusivo de neumáticos de la Generación 3 para el Campeonato Mundial de Fórmula E ABB de la FIA, a partir de 2023. Los fabricantes de vehículos líderes confían en los neumáticos de Equipo Original de Hankook. Aproximadamente, el 34 por ciento de las ventas globales de la compañía se generan en Europa y la región CIS.

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Munster Grégoire (NDL), Louka Louis (BEL) are seen performing during the World Rally Championship Portugal in Porto, Portugal on 16,May. 2025 // Jaanus Ree / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202505170579 // Usage for editorial use only //

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Ott Tänak (EST) and Martin Järveoja (EST) of team HYUNDAI SHELL MOBIS WORLD RALLY TEAM are seen performing during the World Rally Championship in Porto, Portugal on May 15, 2025. // Jaanus Ree / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202505150206 // Usage for editorial use only //

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