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Manfred Sandbichler, European Director of Hankook Competition: "This development never stops"

One year after its debut in the World Rally Championship, the results are positive for Hankook Competition, whose tire quality has been praised despite a predictable lack of experience. Its director for the European continent is optimistic about improving the quality of its products this year, which marks the halfway point of its supply contract with the WRC.

Published 16/01/2026 à 09:00

Pierre Barre

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Manfred Sandbichler, European Director of Hankook Competition: "This development never stops"

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Are you satisfied with how your first season of partnership with the WRC How did it go? It was no small feat after a controversial period with the former manufacturer (Pirelli)...

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CHRISTOPHE

17/01/2026 at 06:30 a.m.

When I think about the years 2000/2020, what a disaster those Hankook tires were.

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