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Record-breaking: The Hankook iON Race has not been responsible for a puncture for two years

Record-breaking: The Hankook iON Race has not been responsible for a puncture for two years

This kind of success is quite unique in motorsport around the world. Since entering the Formula E World Championship in 2022, Hankook and its premium product, the Hankook iON Race, have not suffered a single puncture, for which the tyre was responsible. “We are very proud that our Hankook iON Race has impressed with this level of quality in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. It has done so, despite experiencing a diverse variety of circuits, surfaces and temperatures in the 24 months since our Formula E debut in Valencia. The tyre adapts to the conditions like a chameleon and consistently provides a high level of grip. In 32 races, 32 qualifying sessions and 55 free practices, there has not been one puncture, for which we were to blame. That is impressive,” said Manfred Sandbichler (Hankook Senior Director Motorsport) during a press briefing at the Hankook London E-Prix.

An audience of roughly 25 international media representatives were also given an insight into the further development of the Hankook iON Race. The modified Gen3 Evo will be used from next season. “I only recently drove the new car on the new tyre, and can say that it provides even more grip and that we will see even better lap times. It is really a great step forward,” said Maserati MSG Racing driver Maximilian Günther, impressed. “Feedback like this is extremely important to us. After all, it is ultimately the drivers who must work with our product on the track,” said Hankook Race Tire Engineer Thomas Baltes.

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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Record-breaking: The Hankook iON Race has not been responsible for a puncture for two years

94 WEHRLEIN Pascal (ger), TAG HEUER Porsche Formula E Team, Porsche 99X Electric, action, tyre detail during the 2024 Hankook London ePrix, 10th meeting of the 2023-24 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, on the ExCeL London from June 18 to 21, 2024 in London, United Kingdom - Photo Javier Jimenez / DPPI

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Record-breaking: The Hankook iON Race has not been responsible for a puncture for two years

Hankook press conference during the 2024 Hankook London ePrix, 10th meeting of the 2023-24 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, on the ExCeL London from June 18 to 21, 2024 in London, United Kingdom - Photo Joao Filipe / DPPI

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