FIA Confirms Hankook as Future Tire Partner for Formula E - Tire Review Magazine

FIA Confirms Hankook as Future Tire Partner for Formula E

Hankook will be creating custom tires for Formula E with new technology and connectivity benefits to be used for both wet and dry conditions for multiple events.

Hankook Tire will be the future tire supplier and technology partner for the ABB FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) Formula E World Championship.

Hankook will be creating custom tires for Formula E with new technology and connectivity benefits to be used for both wet and dry conditions for multiple events. Hankook says these tires will offer a very low rolling resistance to raise electric vehicle efficiency.

Furthermore, the company says, they will deliver a long-lasting performance containing bio-sourced material and sustainable rubber.

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