VIP guests from China: Hyun Cheol Kim, COO of Hankook Tire China, and around 60 guests enjoyed an exciting Formula E World Championship outing at the double header featuring races eleven and twelve in Shanghai. In addition to exclusive backstage insights from visiting the pits of the ABT Cupra and Mahindra Racing teams and driving experiences during “Electric Laps” on the track, the on-site guests were impressed by the commanding performance of the Hankook iON Race. At the track Hyun Cheol Kim also sat down with Enrique Buenaventura, the man responsible for legal and business affairs at Formula E.
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Hankook China guests attend races at the Shanghai International Circuit
For decades, Hankook has been one of the first ports of call when it comes to international motorsport. Hankook supplies its race tyres to globally-renowned series, high-class junior formats and popular grassroot events. With new collaborations and partnerships, the company is constantly enhancing its status as a global player on the motorsport scene. Since the 2023 season, Hankook has been the new and exclusive technical partner and tyre supplier of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. In close cooperation with Formula E, the iON Race was developed for the world championship. Roughly 30 percent of the high-performance tyre is made of sustainable materials. With this commitment, Hankook is taking another pioneering step towards energy efficiency and sustainability in motorsport. The premium tyre maker has also agreed a further collaboration with Italian sports car manufacturer Lamborghini Squadra Corse and has been official technical partner and exclusive tyre supplier of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo since 2023. Hankook’s portfolio covers a broad spectrum. This includes the 24H Series powered by Hankook, one of the most prestigious endurance series in the world, as well as the FIA ERC4 Junior Championship on the rally scene. Hankook also supports popular touring car championship TCR Italy, many high-class one-make cups for a wide range of renowned manufacturers, junior single-seater series, and assorted international racing events with race tyres and technical know-how.
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