Formula E Season Opener: the Hankook iON Race Masters Extreme São Paulo Conditions

Electrifying opener to the 11th season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship: Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) clinched a memorable victory in the opening race of Season 11 at the Anhembi Sambadrome Circuit in São Paulo, fighting his way from last position on the grid to claiming first place.

On the 2.933-kilometre high-speed street circuit, 22 drivers engaged in an exciting race, captivating spectators with exceptional racing prowess. Despite the extreme 42-degree heat and high humidity, the tyres proved their full potential on the demanding street circuit featuring three extended straights, sharp chicanes and 11 bends that demanded a high level of driving skills. In spite of the increased weight of the new GEN3 Evo vehicles compared to their predecessor, the tyres performed impressively and offered a consistently high level of grip throughout the race right up to the flag.

Tyre exceeds expectations

Maximilian Günther (DS PENSKE) commented on the Hankook GEN3 Evo iON Race: “The tyre’s performance exceeded our expectations in these challenging conditions. The consistent level of grip throughout the race, particularly in the technically demanding sections, boosted our confidence to push to the limit. The heat management of this tyre is particularly impressive.”

Young Soo Kim, Vice President of Motorsports Marketing Department at Hankook Tire & Technology, stated: “Season 11 marks another milestone in the Hankook Formula E journey, particularly with our enhanced GEN3 Evo tyre technology. The São Paulo street circuit provides an excellent platform to demonstrate our latest innovations in sustainable racing. We expect this season to demonstrate how our continued technical advancement in Formula E contributes to the evolution of electric motorsport.”

The spectacular opener of Formula E’s 11th season will be followed by the race in Mexico City on 11th January, of which Hankook will be the title sponsor for the first time in the new season. Hankook will also be the title sponsor of the Shanghai E-Prix (double-header race 10 and 11) and the Berlin E-Prix (double-header race 13 and 14).

Source: Hankook Tire