Press Release
Length
2.585 km
Number of corners
20 (eight right, 12 left)
Direction
Anti-clockwise
Attack Zone
Turn 4
Layout
The demanding 2.585-kilometre street circuit features 20 corners and encircles the Tokyo International Exhibition Centre, also known as Tokyo Big Sight, which is just a few minutes from the centre of Tokyo and is the largest event venue in Japan. The circuit has three long straights and technically demanding sequences of tight corners and high-speed combinations.
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: in total, Hankook is actively involved in more than 50 series in 2023. Since Season 9, 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’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, popular touring car championships ADAC TCR Germany and TCR Italy, many high-class one-make cups for a wide range of renowned manufacturers, junior single-seater series, and assorted international racing events.
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