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Hankook Celebrates a Triumphant End to Season 11 of Formula E

  • Oliver Rowland won the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E Drivers’ World Championship, while Nick Cassidy closed out the season with a stunning double victory in Rounds 15 and 16
  • GEN3 Evo iON Race tyres delivered unwavering performance through grip transitions and high-pressure braking zones of ExCeL London’s indoor-outdoor circuit
  • Hankook looks ahead to Season 12 with a continued commitment to driving excellence in electric motorsport
Hankook Celebrates a Triumphant End to Season 11 of Formula E

Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 30 July 2025 – The 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship came to a dramatic close in London over the weekend, with a thrilling double-header finale at ExCeL London. As the checkered flag fell on a landmark season for electric motorsport, premium tyre manufacturer Hankook proved instrumental in all 16 rounds, delivering consistent grip, reliability, and innovation across some of the season’s most demanding circuits. From São Paulo’s searing straights to London’s tight indoor-outdoor layout at the ExCeL, the GEN3 Evo iON Race tyre showcased all-weather performance and precision engineering.

Following Oliver Rowland’s decisive triumph in the Drivers’ World Championship in Berlin, Nick Cassidy closed out the season with back-to-back victories in Rounds 15 and 16 at the 2025 Marvel Fantastic Four London E-Prix, securing a run of three consecutive wins. After two intense days of racing through Formula E’s only indoor-outdoor circuit—featuring 20 technical turns, lighting transitions, and different grip—TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team emerged victorious, clinching the Teams’ World Championship title with 256 points and also sealed the Manufacturers’ title with 383 points.

ExCeL London’s mixed surfaces, from polished indoor concrete to abrasive outdoor asphalt, created dramatic grip shifts and constant setup challenges, leaving drivers with almost no margin for error. These conditions placed immense demand on tyre adaptability and Hankook’s GEN3 Evo iON Race tyre rose to the occasion. With thermal stability and consistent traction, the tyre gave drivers the confidence to brake late, accelerate hard, and execute clean overtakes under pressure. In a format where split-second decisions define championships, it proved to be a key competitive asset.

Manfred Sandbichler, Senior Director of Hankook Motorsports, commented: "This season has been an incredible showcase of what electric motorsport is capable of: fast, fierce, and forward-thinking. Our tyre has performed across diverse circuits and weather scenarios, and the London E-Prix was no exception. Congratulations to the Drivers’, Teams’, and Manufacturers’ World Champions, and heartfelt thanks go out to the entire Formula E community for another electrifying season.”

As Season 11 has now drawn to a close, Hankook enters its final season as the official tyre supplier for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. With Season 12 on the horizon, Hankook remains committed to advancing e-mobility through sustainable innovation, next-generation tyre technology, and race-proven performance that pushes boundaries, both on and off the track.

Hankook Tire manufactures innovative, high-performance tyres for passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, RVs, trucks, buses and motorsports. With five R&D centres and eight production facilities worldwide, Hankook continuously invests in research and development to offer the highest level of quality and driving satisfaction. The company employs around 20,000 people globally and sells products in over 160 countries. Hankook Tire has been the exclusive tyre supplier for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship since 2023. Leading car manufacturers rely on Hankook tyres for original equipment. More than 38 percent of global sales are generated in Europe.

Hankook’s European headquarters are located in Neu-Isenburg, Germany. At its European Technical Centre in Hanover, Germany and its manufacturing site in Rácalmás, Hungary, Hankook develops and produces bespoke tyre solutions for the European market.

For more information please visit www.hankooktire-mediacenter.com or www.hankooktire.com

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

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