P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Hankook’s Formula E journey into the unknown
“The Formula E Championship entered a new era this season with the introduction of the Gen3 car, which promised improved performance. Alongside the new car, Hankook replaced Michelin as the exclusive tire supplier for the championship. Despite the change, the goal remained the same – to develop tires capable of performing in all weather conditions and on various surfaces. This was a significant challenge given the unknown capabilities of the Gen3 car. The development process began from scratch, with the engineers having to adjust the tires as soon as the first car was ready. The limited testing period, equivalent to almost half a year, made it even more challenging. However, Hankook successfully developed tires that performed well in both extreme weather conditions and there were no failures or punctures unrelated to accidents throughout the season. Although there were minor issues off the track, such as a factory fire in South Korea, Hankook was satisfied with their first year supplying tires for Formula E.”
Source: motorsport
