New WRC winter tyre expected in 2027 after Monte Carlo criticism

Hankook plans to introduce a new winter tyre in 2027 after the previous specification drew criticism from World Rally Championship crews at Rally Monte Carlo last weekend.
Extreme winter weather rendered conditions the toughest witnessed at the asphalt WRC season opener in more than decade, as crews faced treacherous snow, ice and slush-covered roads.
Prior to last year’s Monte Carlo, when ...Keep reading