Hankook's iON Race Tires Prove Durability in Jeddah Formula E Double-Header
Event summary
- Hankook's iON Race tires supported two Formula E races in Jeddah on February 13 and 14, 2026 under extreme conditions.
- Pascal Wehrlein (Porsche) won Round 4 while António Félix Da Costa (Jaguar) took victory in Round 5.
- The Jeddah Corniche Circuit's 3.001-kilometer layout tested tire performance with high speeds and technical challenges.
- Hankook collected valuable data for ongoing iON development from the double-header.
The big picture
Hankook's successful performance in Jeddah demonstrates the real-world capabilities of its iON Race tires under extreme conditions. As electric vehicle adoption grows, motorsport serves as a critical testing ground for tire technology that will eventually reach consumer markets. The company's partnership with Formula E provides both technical validation and high-profile branding opportunities in the competitive EV tire segment.
What we're watching
- Performance Validation
- How Hankook's iON Race tires will perform in different track conditions as the Formula E season progresses.
- Product Development
- Whether data from Jeddah will accelerate improvements in Hankook's EV tire technology.
- Market Positioning
- The pace at which Hankook can leverage Formula E exposure to strengthen its brand in the EV tire segment.
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