Wuyi, Zhejiang, May 31 — After three days and 12 special stages, the 2026 “Kombach Cup” China Wuyi Rally concluded successfully in Wuyi, Zhejiang, widely known as the “Home of Chinese Rally.” RYDANZ Tyre Team driver Yang Endong, with co-driver Hao Peng, delivered a composed and strategic performance in car No. 67, ultimately taking victory in the 4WD N4 class and adding another major trophy to the team’s record.

This year’s event brought together an impressive field of competitors. A total of 25 top rally teams, 73 race cars, and 146 drivers and co-drivers from China and abroad gathered in Wuyi, competing across multiple categories including Open 4WD, Open 2WD, and Novice classes. The strong entry list made this round one of the most competitive domestic rally events in recent years.

As one of China’s most iconic rally venues, Wuyi once again demonstrated the depth of its rally heritage through a demanding stage design. The 12-stage route included asphalt roads, concrete sections, the highly technical “Xu Lang Corner,” and challenging night stages, placing extremely high demands on driver precision, braking control, pace management, and tyre stability under changing conditions.

As a key driver for RYDANZ Tyre Team, Yang Endong had already shown strong form last season by finishing as runner-up in the annual Professional Rally category. Returning to Wuyi this year in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX, Yang set his sights firmly on the class victory. On the opening day, despite asphalt and concrete not being his strongest surfaces, he adapted quickly and kept himself firmly within the top three of the class, building a solid foundation for the final push.

On the last day of competition, Yang increased his pace decisively. With precise rhythm control and consistent braking-point execution, he quickly overtook his main rivals, moved into first place in the class, and held the lead all the way to the finish. His performance secured a well-earned 4WD N4 class victory.

After the race, Yang said: “This year’s event was very lively, and many of the top rally drivers in China came to compete, so the competition was extremely intense. Asphalt and concrete are not the surfaces I am most familiar with, but I have been working hard to learn and adapt. The Wuyi stages are very challenging, and controlling the braking points well is the key to winning.”

At the 2026 Wuyi Rally, the RYDANZ R33 played an important role in supporting the team through high-intensity tarmac rally conditions. According to the product information, The R33 is a competition tyre developed for D1GP drifting, straight-line acceleration, and tarmac rally applications, with a focus on durability, structural stability, and consistent performance output. Its precisely designed tread helps deliver even and stable wear under aggressive driving, sustained acceleration, and demanding tarmac rally conditions, while maintaining reliable support through repeated deformation and impact.

For the high-speed sections, continuous corners, night stages, and changing road surfaces of Wuyi, the R33’s asymmetric tread pattern and larger, sturdier outer tread blocks provided strong support under cornering loads, weight transfer, and heavy braking. At the same time, its balance between grip and slide allowed the driver to manage vehicle attitude more confidently from corner entry to exit, supporting a stable and controlled racing rhythm.

It is also worth noting that the event achieved one of the highest finish rates seen in Chinese rallying in recent years. This result reflects improvements in event organization, stage design, and driver preparation, while also highlighting the importance of reliable competition tyres in supporting vehicle stability, safety, and handling confidence under extreme conditions. The application of the RYDANZ R33 at Wuyi once again demonstrated the dependable quality and professional performance of RYDANZ racing tyres in high-intensity competition environments.

From last year’s annual runner-up result to this year’s round victory, Yang Endong has completed a clear transformation from challenger to class leader. With its strong performance at Wuyi, RYDANZ Tyre Team once again proved its competitive strength in China’s rally scene. As the 2026 season continues, the team will keep using motorsport as a proving ground, accumulating real-world racing experience and helping more drivers push limits and pursue higher honors on rally stages and circuits alike.