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.
