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Hankook and Formula E: Partnership for the expanded FIA program Girls on Track in 2023

  • FIA Girls on Track has set itself the objective of supporting young girls and gender equality in motor racing, in an innovative, active and positive manner
  • Around 400 girls in Mexico City, Diriyah, São Paulo and Jakarta will take part in the program
  • For the first time, the program will be expanded to include virtual meetings at all 16 races during Season 9
Hankook and Formula E: Partnership for the expanded FIA program Girls on Track in 2023

Valencia, Spain, 16.12.2022 – Hankook is to become Presenting Partner of the FIA initiative Girls on Track and will host the program next year in the Mexico City, Diriyah, São Paulo and Jakarta race locations. Virtual participation will also be possible for the first time. Hankook will be presenting its involvement for social sustainability and gender diversity alongside current partners ABB and FIA.

The program for Season 9 will include yet more workshops and behind-the-scenes insights for girls and young women between the ages of twelve and 18. All the races will feature a stronger focus on education, discussions about career planning and gathering practical motorsport experience. In addition to around 100 participants at the circuits in Mexico City, Diriyah, São Paulo and Jakarta, the program will also offer virtual meetings for the first time. These will allow girls from all over the world to access the experience of inspirational female executives from the entire championship, including teams and partners.

The one-day event is aimed to introduce girls to the allure of motorsport and show them the exciting career opportunities that the industry can offer. Currently for example just 1.5 percent of all driving licenses are held by women.

Manfred Sandbichler, Hankook Motorsport Director Europe: “Hankook are fully committed to supporting the FIA Girls on Track Programme for the upcoming season. We are delighted to be able to add our know-how to the programme for young women aged between twelve and 18, which was launched in 2019. With the topic of tyres, we are presenting another aspect of professional motorsport. The Hankook team wants to use our involvement in Formula E to offer the youngsters a fascinating insight into what goes on behind the scenes in motorsport.

Julia Palle, Formula E Sustainability Director: “We are excited to team up with our technical partner Hankook to deliver an expanded and more immersive experience for young girls who are interested in exploring the opportunities of a future in the world of motorsport and Formula E. There are women working in the championship’s paddock today who have attended FIA Girls on Track workshops in the past, underlining the positive and even life-changing potential of the programme. By also launching the programme virtually, we will engage so many more girls that could have future career in motorsport and help accelerate gender diversity in the industry.”

Deborah Mayer, FIA Women in Motorsport Commission President: "Through the collaboration between the FIA Women In Motorsport Commission and Formula E, we have enabled thousands of young women around the world to discover motorsport. The FIA Girls On Track programme has been the start point for a career in motorsport for some. For others, it's a glimpse of the many roles they can play beyond the cockpit. I would like to thank Hankook for their support which will further enhance the quality and visibility of our programme. Its expansion with virtual sessions is also a step towards our goal of engaging with as many girls as possible around the world."

In its fifth year, FIA Girls on Track has so far hosted 1,800 young women at eleven Formula E races and at six different race locations, where they took part in career discussions, kart races and media workshop, finding out more about the cutting-edge technology that is currently being developed by the partners and teams.

Hankook Tire es uno de los principales fabricantes de neumáticos con mayor volumen de producción de todo el mundo de innovadores neumáticos radiales y de altas prestaciones en el segmento Premium para turismos, SUVs, todoterrenos, vehículos comerciales, autocaravanas, camiones, autobuses y vehículos de competición (pruebas en circuitos y carreras callejeras/rallies).

Con el fin de ofrecer a sus clientes la máxima calidad combinada con la excelencia tecnológica, Hankook invierte continuamente en investigación y desarrollo manteniendo sus cinco centros de I+D y ocho grandes fábricas en todo el mundo. La compañía desarrolla y produce soluciones de neumáticos especialmente adaptadas a las exigencias y requerimientos de los mercados regionales.

Además, en el Centro Técnico Europeo de Hankook situado en Hannover (Alemania) se desarrollan neumáticos de Equipo Original de acuerdo con los requerimientos de los fabricantes de vehículos líderes en este continente. La producción para la región europea se desarrolla principalmente en la fábrica ultra moderna de la compañía en Rácalmás (Hungría), inaugurada en 2007 y en proceso de expansión continua.

La Oficina Central Europea del fabricante de neumáticos está situada en Neu-Isenburg, cerca de Frankfurt del Meno en Alemania. El fabricante opera en la mayoría de países europeos y vende sus productos a través de distribuidores regionales en otros mercados locales. La compañía cuenta con 20.000 trabajadores en todo el mundo y sus productos se distribuyen en más de 160 países. La empresa ha sido seleccionada como socio técnico y proveedor exclusivo de neumáticos de la Generación 3 para el Campeonato Mundial de Fórmula E ABB de la FIA, a partir de 2023. Los fabricantes de vehículos líderes confían en los neumáticos de Equipo Original de Hankook. Aproximadamente, el 34 por ciento de las ventas globales de la compañía se generan en Europa y la región CIS.

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ABB Girls on Track during the 2022 London ePrix, 9th meeting of the 2021-22 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, on the ExCeL London from July 30 to 31, in London, United Kingdom - Photo Germain Hazard / DPPI

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