Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 23 May 2025 — Set against the dazzling skyline of Tokyo’s Ariake district, the 2025 Tokyo E-Prix double-header delivered two days of electrifying racing action. Global leading tyre company Hankook once again exemplified its pioneering spirit and engineering excellence through the outstanding performance of its GEN3 Evo iON Race tyre during rounds 8 and 9, season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Held over two consecutive days on Tokyo’s uniquely complex street – a circuit combining regular road surfaces, high-speed straights and tight technical corners – the races demanded nothing less than perfection. Repeated acceleration and heavy braking with unpredictable asphalt conditions placed relentless stress on every component, pushing tyres to their absolute limits.
Hankook’s GEN3 Evo iON Race tyre met these challenges head-on. Engineered for precision, endurance and adaptability, the tyre delivered unwavering grip, structural stability and agile responsiveness even under Tokyo’s intense race-day pressures. Throughout the double-header, drivers relied on Hankook’s cutting-edge technology to execute daring overtakes, maintain critical pace and manage energy without compromising performance.
Stoffel Vandoorne and Oliver Rowland secured hard-fought victories on Tokyo’s demanding circuit in rounds 8 and 9, respectively, underlining the critical role that Hankook’s GEN3 Evo iON Race tyres played in enabling precision, consistency and peak performance. Therefore, Oliver Rowland strengthened his position at the top of the drivers' standings with 161 points, while the Nissan Formula E Team demonstrated their growing dominance in the teams' championship, propelled by the strength of the Nissan powertrain.
Through this commanding performance, Hankook further solidifies leadership as a true innovator in EV racing, delivering tyres that empower drivers to push boundaries and redefine what is possible on the world’s most demanding circuits. The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship now heads to Shanghai, China, on 31 May and 1 June, where Hankook will enhance its presence as a title race sponsor.
