Viral video from the appearance of Prime Minister at the Acropolis Rally in a Toyota GR Yaris, hydrogen propulsion and strong messages about road safety and technology.
The public appearance of Kyriakos Mitsotakis as part of the 2026 EKO Acropolis Rally generated intense interest on social media, with related video content garnering a high number of views within just a few hours of its publication, highlighting both the event’s international reach and its connection to technological innovation, sustainable mobility, and the promotion of Greece as a sports tourism of the highest standards, through images from the super-special stage and activities featuring state-of-the-art vehicles such as the Toyota GR Yaris and Toyota’s hydrogen-powered prototypes, in an environment that combined racing spectacle and a political message about road safety.
The video posted by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, from the special stage of the 2026 EKO Acropolis Rally, with views exceeding 20,000 within a few hours of its posting.
The Prime Minister’s driving experience
The video captures moments from the Prime Minister’s visit to the spectacular special stage of the country’s premier motorsport event, highlighting the unique spectacle provided by the drivers and teams of the World Rally Championship. At the same time, the video highlights the large turnout of spectators, who packed the grandstands and viewing areas, creating a special atmosphere.
The prime minister had the opportunity to drive a 2026 GR Yaris Aero Performance on the specially designed track at Elliniko, with Mads Østberg, a factory driver in the World Rally Championship for Ford and Citroën, as well as ride shotgun in a cutting-edge hydrogen-powered Toyota GR Yaris, which represents the technological pinnacle of the event’s commitment to sustainable mobility.
“The gas pedal is for the track, not for the road”
Next, when asked about the overall impact of the race on both sports tourism and the promotion of social messages—with an emphasis on road safety and reducing traffic accidents in Greece— the Prime Minister emphatically stated:
“I think the message is clear: the gas pedal is for the racetrack, not for the road. And the fact that Greek drivers are developing—with the help, I would say, of a government that has prioritized road safety— a different culture of behavior on the road is certainly a major national achievement.
In his post, the Prime Minister refers to the international exposure that the EKO Acropolis Rally brings to Greece, emphasizing the event’s importance for sports tourism, the local economy, and the country’s international outreach.
User response was immediate, with thousands of views, dozens of comments, and shares.
