Hankook iON Race Tyre Electrifies Formula E Motorsports

2023-10-09

 

Hankook ushered in a new frontier of electric vehicle (EV) technology as the global tyre brand assumed its role of official exclusive tyre supplier and technology partner for the latest GEN3 third-generation electric racing cars in 2022/23 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

From the splendours of Monaco to the vistas of Cape Town, the recent Formula E race season blazed through urban street circuits across major cities worldwide debuting the motorsport’s new official tyre, Hankook iON Race EV tyre tailored specifically for Formula E’s GEN3 era.  

 

 

 

The iON Race represents the culmination of meticulous engineering undertaken by Hankook’s Research Institute Formula E Tyre Development Project team to deliver an all-weather, single pattern tyre capable of meeting EV racing performance and sustainability goals in Formula E.

 

 

Hankook iON Race EV Technology

  • 28% Sustainable Materials with natural rubber/recycled fibres
  • Hankook Sound Absorber for noise cancellation
  • Hankook Gen3 Compound for optimal grip/mileage
  • Hankook Curing Balance Optimization for low rolling resistance
  • Hankook EV Contour Technology for handling accuracy

Through strong emphasis on sustainable e-mobility innovations, the iON Race integrates the best of Hankook EVolution and Formula E Technologies ensuring a state-of-the-art EV racing tyre which thrives in the harshest of test-bed environments – world-class electric motorsport.

 

 

Your Preferred Tyre Distributor
Hankook tyres are available from Fastrac Distribution, a Malaysia tyre distributor based in Sibu, Sarawak, East Malaysia. We distribute and supply Hankook tyres throughout central Sarawak including Sibu, Bintulu, Mukah, Sarikei and Kapit, southern Sarawak including Kuching, Sri Aman, Serian, Kota Samarahan, Saratok, Betong and Siburan and northern Sarawak including Miri, Lutong and Niah:

  • Hankook passenger car radial (PCR) tyres
  • Hankook SUV/4x4/ultra-light truck (ULT) tyres
  • Hankook commercial van/light truck (LT) tyres
  • Hankook truck and bus radial (TBR) tyres

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About Hankook
Hankook is one of the world’s leading tyre brands with global distribution in more than 180 countries as well as production facilities in Korea, China, USA, Hungary and Indonesia supporting an annual capacity of over 100 million tyres. Backed by strong R&D and technology innovations, Hankook develops strategic OE partnerships with major car manufacturers such as BMW, Audi, Porsche, Mercedes, Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Perodua and more.   

 

Links
https://www.hankook-motorsports.com/en/formula-e/formula-e-tires.html
https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/425307/how-formula-e-and-hankook-are...


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