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Passionate about motorsports.

Motorsports, filled with daring challenges and genuine passion, resembles Hankook Tire in its ceaseless drive for innovation and advanced technology.

Over the course of more than 80 years, Hankook Tire has developed and innovated high technology to lead the future mobility industry. Our goal is to provide a superior driving experience to customers around the world through a premium brand and global network based on leading high technology.

Motorsports, a world of daring challenges and pure passion -
Hankook Tire supplies racing tires to motorsport competitions, and also sponsors racing teams and drivers with unmatched potential to create unforgettable moments of thrilling passion together.   

History

A Leading Innovator in Motorsports

Motorsport is about confronting various and unpredictable driving conditions.
Since 1992, Hankook Tire has supplied tires to motorsport competitions both domestically and internationally, accumulating detailed data that cannot be obtained from testing facilities. This data has been incorporated into the development of ultra-high performance tires. Hankook Tire Motorsport strives to advance innovative technology and continuously overcome challenges.

ESG

FIA Three Star Environmental Accreditation

Hankook has been awarded the prestigious ‘FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation’ by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the highest level of recognition for environmental management and sustainability. The FIA Environmental Accreditation program is designed to encourage environmental stewardship and sustainable practices within motorsports and the broader mobility sector. Hankook received this recognition for its proactive efforts in sustainability, particularly its contributions to climate change initiatives, including its role as the exclusive tire supplier and official sponsor of Formula E.

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2016~2020

2011~2015

2006~2010

~2005

2025

  • Official tire supply for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), one of the three major motorsport competitions organized by the FIA.

2024

  • Achieved the highest level of environmental and sustainability certification, the '3-Star Environmental Accreditation' granted by the International Automobile Federation (FIA).

2023

  • Selected as the official tire sponsor of the global Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series.

2022

  • Became the official and exclusive supplier of GEN3 electric car tires for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship (Formula E).

2021

  • Selected as the official exclusive tire supplier for the Super Taikyu Series.

2019

  • Selected as the official and exclusive tire supplier for the Formula Regional Americas & F4 US Championship.
  • Selected as the official exclusive tire supplier for the W-Series to support female drivers and teams.

2018

  • Signed a global supply contract with Radical Motorsports, began supplying tires in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and South Korea

2017

  • The Hankook-Rhys Millen Racing Team was awarded second place in the 2017 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

2015

  • Selected as the official exclusive tire supplier for the 24H Series.

2014

  • Began being selected as the official tire supplier for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC).
  • The Hankook-Chris Forsberg Racing Team and Papadakis Racing Team were awarded first and second place in the 2014 Formula Drift Pro Championship.

2013

  • Began supplying tires to the FIA Junior World Rally Championship (JWRC).

2012

  • Selected as the official and exclusive tire supplier for the Italian Superstars Series and the FIA F3 Euro Series.
  • Awarded second place in the Japanese Super GT GT300 Class.

2011

  • Selected as the official and exclusive tire supplier for the international touring car series, Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM).
  • The Hankook-Farnbacher Team was awarded first place in Qualifying overall at Nürburgring 24 Hours.

2010

  • The Hankook-Farnbacher Team was awarded second place at Nürburgring 24 Hours and 24 Hours of Le Mans.
  • Participated in IRC (Intercontinental Rally Challenge).

2009

  • The Hankook-KTR Team achieved a Pole-to-Win victory in the Japanese Super GT GT300 and secured a notable result in the Suzuka.
  • Participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a prestigious global endurance competition.

2005

  • Began competing in world-class motorsport events, including Germany's VLN series and the Nürburgring 24 Hours (2005-2009).
  • Participated in Japan's Super GT (2005-2012).

2000

  • Officially entered international motorsports by participating in rally in Greece and Italy.

1992

  • Developed Korea’s first motorsports tire, Z2000, and began participating in Motorsports competitions.

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