Hankook to Become Official Tire Partner for Formula E

Hankook to Become Official Tire Partner for Formula E

Published July 19th, 2020 - 09:30 GMT











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Now, the company will join in Formula E's pursuit toward creating a better, cleaner world by providing its future-oriented tire technology







Premium tire maker Hankook will be the future tire supplier and technology partner for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. When Gen3 is introduced, the world championship will start each of its races in metropolitan areas around the globe with sustainably produced, long-lasting and energy-saving Hankook tires.

"All our employees worldwide are very proud that Hankook has been selected by the FIA following tender process and FIA World Motor Sport Council approval as the future tire and technology partner for the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. Our company coincides with Formula E's move toward sustainable growth and we are excited to be a part of this journey as their Gen3 partner,“ said Sooil Lee, president and COO of Hankook Tire and Technology.

Marwan bin Shihon, vice president at Bin-Shihon Group, said: "Leading electric car manufacturers already use tailor-made Hankook brand ev-tires (electric vehicle-tires) for the original equipment of their regular cars.

Now, the company will join in Formula E's pursuit toward creating a better, cleaner world