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Hankook to Supply Racing Tires for HWA EVO.R at Nürburgring 24 Hours

  • Hankook serves as the Official Technology Partner for HWA AG, supplying Ventus F200 racing tyres for the premier SP-X class entry
  • Hankook strengthens strategic partnerships by expanding collaboration to the motorsport sector, following the successful HWA EVO OE supply last year
Hankook to Supply Racing Tires for HWA EVO.R at Nürburgring 24 Hours

Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 14 May 2026 – Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook will supply its racing tyre, the Ventus F200, to HWA AG’s racing sedan HWA EVO.R competing in the 2026 Nürburgring 24H (ADAC RAVENOL 24H Nürburgring), taking place from May 14 to 17 at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany.

HWA AG is a global motorsport engineering company founded by Hans Werner Aufrecht, one of the co-founders of Mercedes-AMG and is widely recognized for its technical expertise in high-performance vehicle development.

At this year’s event, Hankook will serve as the Official Technology Partner of HWA AG, providing technical support throughout the race weekend. Hankook will equip the HWA EVO.R competing in the open SP-X class - where high-performance tuned vehicles compete - with its Ventus F200 racing slick tyre, engineered for dry conditions and optimized to deliver stable performance under extreme endurance racing environments.

The Ventus F200 is Hankook’s racing tyre recognized for its performance on the global motorsport stage. Developed with the latest technologies, the tyre delivers enhanced performance compared to its predecessor while achieving approximately 10 percent weight reduction. The tyre is designed to provide outstanding grip, high-speed stability, and precise handling performance in demanding race conditions.

This collaboration further expands the strategic partnership between Hankook and HWA AG following Hankook’s tyre supply for the limited-production HWA EVO model last year. Hankook currently supplies several ultra-high-performance OE tyre products for the HWA EVO, including the super-sports tyre Ventus evo Z, the high-performance summer tyre Ventus evo, and the high-performance winter tyre Winter i*cept evo3, demonstrating its advanced technology optimized for high-performance vehicles.

Moving forward, Hankook plans to further strengthen its premium brand competitiveness by expanding collaboration with HWA AG across both OE and motorsport sectors, including OE tyre supply for the HWA EVO and racing tyre support for the HWA EVO.R.

Meanwhile, Hankook continues to demonstrate its world-class motorsport technology by exclusively supplying racing tyres or supporting teams across more than 70 global motorsport competitions, including the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, and Lamborghini Super Trofeo. Data and experience accumulated through these competitions are integrated into Hankook’s advanced R&D infrastructure, driving innovation in high-performance tyre technology and reinforcing the company’s leadership in the global market.

 

Caption Photo 3:  (From left) Gordian von Schöning (CTO of HWA AG), Manfred Sandbichler (Senior Director of Hankook Motorsport) and Martin Marx (CEO of HWA AG)

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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