Hankook GEN3 Evo iON Race Tire Delivers Under Pressure in Valencia

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VALENCIA, Spain, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pre-season testing for Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship (hereafter Formula E) came to a successful close at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, with Hankook Tire & Technology (hereafter Hankook), a leading global tire company under Hankook & Company Group, once again supplying the GEN3 Evo iON Race tire as Formula E's exclusive technology partner. Over four days of running on the 3.376 km race track, teams and drivers collected valuable data while reaffirming the strong performance trends established with the Hankook GEN3 Evo iON Race tire last season. Over four days of running across six official sessions, 20 drivers from 10 teams demonstrated their skills while fine-tuning race strategies – reaffirming the Hankook GEN3 Evo iON Race tire's reliability throughout the test program. From qualifying simulations to full-distance race runs, tire performance remained stable and predictable, allowing engineers to refine car setups and energy strategies ahead of the São Paulo opener in December. Now entering its second season of competition, the GEN3 Evo iON Race continues to earn trust from teams. Drivers reported familiar levels of grip and stability, while engineers highlighted its consistent data feedback as a foundation for pushing car optimization further. With sustainable materials making up 35% of its construction, the tire continues to balance competitive performance with Formula E's environmental commitments. Maximilian Günther of DS PENSKE commented, "After a full season with these tires, we now understand the tire much better and know what to expect when pushing the car. The consistency gave us confidence in all test sessions, helping us refine setups and race strategies heading into the new season." Manfred Sandbichler, Senior Director of Hankook Motorsport, added, "This Valencia test is not about unveiling something new; rather, it is a confirmation that what we developed together with Formula E continues to deliver across varying conditions. Having proven itself across a full championship, the tire offers drivers confidence in the consistency of the data they receive as they prepare for Season 12." The test program also included Formula E's Women's Test, held on October 31, offering female drivers the opportunity to get behind the ...

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