Set against the dazzling skyline of Tokyo’s Ariake district, the 2025 Tokyo E-Prix double-header delivered two days of electrifying racing action. Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook), a global leader in tire innovation, once again exemplified its pioneering spirit and engineering excellence through the outstanding performance of its GEN3 Evo iON Race tire during Rounds 8 and 9, Season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship (hereafter Formula E). As the exclusive tire supplier for the all-electric racing series, Hankook continues to drive the evolution of sustainable, high-performance motorsport worldwide.

Held over two consecutive days on Tokyo’s uniquely complex street layout—a circuit combining regular road surfaces, high-speed straights, and tight technical corners—the races demanded nothing less than perfection. Repeated acceleration and heavy braking across unpredictable asphalt conditions placed relentless stress on every component, pushing tires to their absolute limits.

Hankook’s GEN3 Evo iON Race tire

Hankook’s GEN3 Evo iON Race tire met these challenges head-on. Engineered for precision, endurance, and adaptability, the tire delivered unwavering grip, structural stability, and agile responsiveness even under Tokyo’s intense race-day pressures. Throughout the double-header, drivers relied on Hankook’s cutting-edge technology to execute daring overtakes, maintain critical pace, and manage energy without compromising performance.

Stoffel Vandoorne and Oliver Rowland secured hard-fought victories on Tokyo’s demanding circuit in Rounds 8 and 9, respectively, underlining the critical role that Hankook’s GEN3 Evo iON Race tires played in enabling precision, consistency, and peak performance. Therefore, Oliver Rowland strengthened his position at the top of the drivers’ standings with 161 points, while Nissan Formula E Team demonstrated their growing dominance in the teams’ championship, propelled by the strength of the Nissan powertrain.

Demanding circuits

Maximilian Günther (DS PENSKE) commented, “The demanding circuits really make you work. They throw a lot at you—quick straights, tight corners, and unpredictable grip. But the GEN3 Evo iON Race tires really hold up, even in the final laps when performance matters the most.”

Through this commanding performance, Hankook further solidifies leadership as a true innovator in EV racing, delivering tires that empower drivers to push boundaries and redefine what is possible on the world’s most demanding circuits. The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship now heads to Shanghai, China, on May 31 and June 1, where Hankook will enhance its presence as a title race sponsor.