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Hankook Showcases Advanced EV Tyre Technology at 2025 Jeddah E-Prix

  • Formula E's first night race and double-header of the season concludes successfully in Jeddah
  • GEN3 Evo iON Race tyre demonstrates superior performance in challenging high-speed circuit
  • Hankook strengthens global EV tyre leadership through Formula E technology expertise
Hankook Showcases Advanced EV Tyre Technology at 2025 Jeddah E-Prix

Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 18 February 2025 – Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook marked the successful conclusion of the 2025 Jeddah E-Prix, part of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, where it serves as the exclusive tyre supplier and official technical partner.

The event, held on February 14 and 15 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marked this season's first night race and double-header, featuring Rounds 3 and 4. The GEN3 Evo iON Race — Hankook's advanced Formula E racing tyre — delivered exceptional performance throughout both races, supporting 22 drivers from 11 teams as they navigated the challenging circuit's high-speed straights and 19 corners.

In this event, Maximilian Günther (DS PENSKE) and Oliver Rowland (Nissan Formula E Team) claimed victories in Rounds 3 and 4, respectively. The competition has intensified with Oliver Rowland (Nissan Formula E Team) now leading the drivers' championship with 68 points, while Nissan Formula E Team powers ahead in the teams' championship with their Nissan powertrain.

Driver feedback highlighted the tyre's exceptional capabilities, with Maximilian Günther (DS PENSKE) noting, “The tyre demonstrated outstanding grip and handling performance optimized for the new race car, even under extreme driving conditions. Its high-level performance allowed us to finish the race stably and competitively until the end.”

The GEN3 Evo iON Race tyre showcases Hankook's technological innovation through its unique combination of advanced engineering fiber materials and natural rubber, delivering excellent heat resistance and stability. The tyre's compound features sustainable raw materials and energy-saving technologies, advancing Formula E's commitment to sustainable motorsports.

Formula E Season 11 has completed four rounds, starting with the season opener in São Paulo, the second round in Mexico and concluding with the Jeddah races. The championship continues with Round 5, the 2025 Miami E-Prix, scheduled for April 12 (local time) in Miami, USA.

Beyond the racetrack, Hankook continues to strengthen its position in the EV tyre market through strategic partnerships with leading automakers including Audi, BMW, and Porsche. Since pioneering the world's first comprehensive EV-dedicated tyre lineup under the iON brand in 2022, Hankook has established itself as an industry leader in EV tyre technology.

Building on its Formula E experience, Hankook will continue to advance its EV tyre technology through sophisticated R&D, expanding the iON product range to meet evolving global EV market demands.

Hankook Tire fabrique à l'échelle internationale des pneumatiques innovants et de hautes performances, destinés aux voitures de tourisme, 4x4/SUV, véhicules utilitaires, poids lourds, autobus, ainsi que pour le sport automobile. Avec ses cinq centres de développement et ses huit sites de production répartis dans le monde entier, Hankook investit constamment dans la recherche et le développement afin d'offrir une excellente qualité et un plaisir de conduite maximal. L'entreprise emploie près de 20 000 personnes dans le monde et livre ses produits dans plus de 160 pays. Les principaux constructeurs automobiles font confiance aux pneumatiques Hankook pour l'équipement d'origine de leurs véhicules. Plus de 45 % du chiffre d'affaires mondial est réalisé en Europe.

Le siège européen de Hankook se situe à Neu-Isenburg près de Francfort-sur-le-Main, en Allemagne. Au centre technique de Hanovre, en Allemagne, des solutions de pneumatiques sur-mesure sont mises au point pour le marché européen, tandis que la production a lieu dans l’usine ultramoderne de Rácalmás, en Hongrie.

Pour obtenir plus d’informations, veuillez consulter www.hankooktire-mediacenter.com ou www.hankooktire.com

Hankook Tire Europe GmbH | Marketing Communications Europe | Siemensstr. 14, 63263 Neu-Isenburg | Germany

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