Joona‑Vaaleri finish sixth in WRC2 Challenger despite a barrage of punctures, bringing their Škoda back into the overall WRC2 top ten.
Hoelbling‑Grassi sidelined by two setbacks on the rally’s most decisive days.
Suffocating dust, razor-sharp rocks, and scorching temperatures above 35 °C shaped the 2025 edition of the EKO Acropolis Rally—one of the most gruelling events on the FIA World Rally Championship calendar. Against this epic backdrop, MS Munaretto lined up two Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 cars, ready to take on the Greek legend.
Joona‑Vaaleri: Sixth among WRC2 Challenger specialists
Young Finn Lauri Joona, with co-driver Samu Vaaleri, endured an extreme weekend riddled with punctures that affected their pace from start to finish. Despite the relentless setbacks, crew #31 kept their cool and stayed consistent, securing sixth place in the WRC2 Challenger and tenth overall in WRC2. A hard-fought result, especially given the 300 kilometres of punishing stages they had to navigate.
Hoelbling‑Grassi: Weekend cut short
It was a tough outing for Luca Hoelbling and Mauro Grassi in their first World Championship appearance of the season. A brush with the scenery on Friday forced them into a temporary retirement. Though they rejoined the action on Saturday, misfortune struck again with a second impact that definitively ended their rally, prompting the decision not to restart on Sunday.
