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.

Over Hankook Tire

Hankook produceert wereldwijd innovatieve, prijswinnende high performance radiaalbanden voor het premium segment voor auto's, SUV's, terreinwagens, lichte vrachtwagens, vrachtwagens en bussen evenals voor de autosport (circuit- en straatracen/rally's).

Hankook investeert voortdurend in onderzoek en ontwikkeling om haar klanten steeds de hoogste kwaliteit in combinatie met uitstekende technologie te bieden. In vijf ontwikkelingscentra en acht grote fabrieken wereldwijd ontwikkelt en produceert Hankook bandoplossingen, die specifiek zijn afgestemd op de wensen en eisen van de regionale markten. In Europa vindt de bandontwikkeling voor de lokale markten en eerste montage plaats in overeenstemming met de toonaangevende Europese autofabrikanten in het regionale technisch centrum in Hannover/Duitsland. De banden worden onder andere geproduceerd in de ultramoderne Europese fabriek in Rácalmás/ Hongarije, die in 2007 werd ingewijd en voortdurend uitgebreid wordt.

Het Europese hoofdkwartier van de bandenfabrikant is gevestigd in Neu-Isenburg, Duitsland in de buurt van Frankfurt am Main. De fabrikant heeft meerdere vestigingen in verschillende Europese landen en verkoopt haar producten op andere lokale markten via regionale distributeurs. Wereldwijd biedt Hankook werk aan ongeveer 20.000 mensen en levert haar producten in meer dan 160 landen. Het bedrijf is geselecteerd als de technische partner en exclusieve bandenleverancier van Generatie 3 voor het FIA ABB Formule E Wereldkampioenschap, dat start in 2023. Toonaangevende autofabrikanten vertrouwen bij de eerste montage op banden van Hankook. Ongeveer 38 procent van de wereldwijde omzet van de onderneming is afkomstig uit Europa.

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