Korean Tire Exclusive Supplier for WRC Chile Rally Successfully Concludes; Toyota Crowned as WRC Manufacturer Champion

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Korean Tire & Technology, the exclusive supplier of racing tires for the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA)-organized premier global motorsport event, the '2026 World Rally Championship (WRC)', concluded its 12th round, the 'Chile Rally', successfully in Concepción, Chile, on September 13.

This year's Chile Rally covered a total of 311.18 kilometers across 16 special stages, traversing forest roads and unpaved hilly terrain in the Concepción and Biobío regions. High-speed corners followed gravel surfaces compacted with volcanic ash particles and small pebbles, making tire durability and wear resistance critical factors determining race outcomes.

Korean Tire supplied the 'Dynapro R213', an extreme all-terrain rally tire, to support drivers' performances. The product was available in two compound types—hard and soft—tailored to road conditions and climate, delivering consistent grip and stable performance even under extreme rally environments featuring rough gravel and steep gradients.

In the race results, 'Oliver Solberg' of the 'Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team' secured his second victory of the season following the Monte Carlo Rally. As a result, the Toyota team clinched the 2026 season's 'Manufacturer Championship' title ahead of schedule, achieving a historic milestone: six consecutive manufacturer titles since 2021 and their 10th overall in the category.

Meanwhile, the WRC 13th round, the 'Italy Sardinia Rally', is scheduled to take place from October 1 to 4 in Alghero, Italy.

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