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

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.

A proposito di Hankook Tire

Hankook, uno dei principali produttori mondiali di pneumatici, fornisce pneumatici radiali premium ad alte prestazioni per automobili, SUV, fuoristrada, trasporto leggero, camper, autocarri e autobus oltre che per competizioni motoristiche (gare su circuito e su strada/rally).

Hankook investe costantemente in ricerca e sviluppo al fine di offrire ai propri clienti la massima qualità, abbinata all'eccellenza tecnologica. In cinque centri di sviluppo e in otto stabilimenti situati in tutto il mondo, l'impresa sviluppa e produce pneumatici atti a soddisfare pienamente le speciali esigenze e richieste dei diversi mercati. In Europa, presso il centro tecnologico Hankook di Hannover (Germania), avviene lo sviluppo degli pneumatici per i mercati locali e il primo equipaggiamento, nel rispetto delle indicazioni delle principali case automobilistiche europee. Gli pneumatici vengono prodotti, tra l'altro, nella modernissima fabbrica europea dell'impresa di Rácalmás (Ungheria), inaugurata nel 2007 ed in continua espansione.

La sede centrale europea e tedesca Hankook si trova a Neu-Isenburg, nei pressi di Francoforte sul Meno. Il produttore gestisce altre filiali in diversi paesi europei e vende i suoi prodotti tramite distributori regionali in altri mercati locali. L'impresa dà lavoro a 20.000 dipendenti in tutto il mondo e fornisce i propri prodotti in oltre 160 paesi. L'azienda è partner tecnico e fornitore esclusivo degli pneumatici della Generazione 3 per il FIA ABB Formula E World Championship dal 2023. Gli pneumatici Hankook sono utilizzati in primo equipaggiamento dalle principali case automobilistiche internazionali. Circa il 38% del fatturato globale dell'impresa è generato all'interno dell'Europa.

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