13th Round Held in Aichi and Gifu, Japan
‘Ventus Z215·Z210’ Demonstrates Handling and Traction,
The ‘Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team’ participating in the ‘2025 World Rally Championship (WRC)’ Japan Rally. Provided by Hankook Tire,
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, ‘Hankook Tire and Technology (hereafter Hankook Tire) announced on the 10th that the 13th round Japan Rally of the ‘2025 World Rally Championship (hereafter WRC)’, a top-level motorsport event organized by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) with exclusive racing tire supply, successfully concluded on the 9th in Aichi and Gifu, Japan.’,
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, ‘This event was a challenging tarmac rally conducted along rugged mountain terrains, with continuously varying sunlight, humidity, and unpredictable surface conditions in the narrow courses passing through dense forests. The dense fog and localized showers created many segments with poor visibility, making precise driver control and tire stability critical for completing the rally.’,
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, ‘Hankook Tire supported the successful operation of the event by supplying the ‘Ventus Z215’ and ‘Ventus Z210’ racing tires for the tarmac rally. The Ventus Z215 demonstrated excellent cornering and handling performance on dry surfaces, while the Ventus Z210 exhibited outstanding traction and drainage capabilities on wet surfaces and in adverse weather, ensuring drivers’ stable completion of the rally in Japan’s ever-changing mountain terrains, according to Hankook Tire.’,
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, ‘After a fiercely competitive race, Sébastien Ogier of the ‘Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team’ emerged victorious. With this result, Ogier recorded a total of 269 points, narrowing the gap to just 3 points with Toyota team driver Elfyn Evans, who currently leads the driver championship standings with 272 points.’,
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, ‘The final event of the season, the 14th round, will continue with the Saudi Arabia Rally held in Jeddah from the 25th to the 29th. This will be the first WRC event to take place in the Middle East in a decade, offering a new challenge with its unique desert climate of high heat and dryness, and rugged terrains. The durability, traction, and temperature stability of the tires on the high-speed stretches across the vast desert, rocky paths, and high-friction surfaces will be key factors determining the outcome of the competition.’