Otodiva – Hankook and Formula E is ready to return to the racing scene after almost two months of rest. This time, São Paulo hosts the fourth race of the season in 16 March 2024. This metropolitan city in Brazil is famous for its lively carnival at the Anhembi Sambadrome. Hot temperatures and varying track surfaces are a challenge for the Hankook iON Race, The official tire of the FIA Formula E World Championship, on a street circuit.
Manfred Sandbichler, Hankook Director Motorsport, explain, “Diperkirakan suhu kota tersebut akan mencapai 30 degrees Celsius like last year. Plus, non-permanent tracks consist of different types of asphalt. Our premium product is Hankook iON Race, proven to provide maximum support to racers on tracks like this, with high reliability and grip. Kami sangat menantikan penampilan Formula E kedua di Brasil dan siap untuk menikmati atmosfer yang luar biasa para penggemar di tribun.”
Brazilian racer, Lucas di Grassi by Sergio Sette Camara, will be in the spotlight in Brazil. Meanwhile, New Zealand's Nick Cassidy leads the current championship. Compete tightly with its rivals, Pascal Wehrlein from Germany, by Jean-Éric Vergne by Prancis.
Last year, audiences in São Paulo were treated to a dramatic performance when New Zealand's Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) snatched victory after a fierce fight and many position changes. “Balapan ini merupakan tantangan besar bagi ban Hankook karena sirkuitnya sangat cepat dan panas. We knew we had to find the right settings to maintain consistency throughout the race. And today, we managed to do it very well. I'm really happy,” ujar Mitch Evans.
Formula E sets new acceleration record with the help of Hankook tires. Driver Reem Al Aboud from Saudi Arabia accelerates the GENBETA race car from 0 until 100 km/h in 2,49 second, faster than Formula 1
Jeff Dodds, Formula E CEO, confirm, “Prestasi yang ditorehkan oleh Reem adalah bukti nyata komitmen kami di Formula E, namely innovation, equality, and competition. His success is not just a victory for Formula E, melainkan juga langkah maju dalam memperkuat inklusivitas dalam dunia balap.”
This record was recorded using the GENBETA electric racing car from Formula E. The GENBETA car is a GEN3 car developed by Formula E and the FIA. This car produces power 400 kW and has been upgraded by partner Hankook Tire, SABIC, ABB, dan Google Cloud.
Formula E leaves Donington, The UK after more than ten years to open a permanent logistics center as part of the modernization of the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spanish. Besides that, a new technology development center will also be built there. This change allows materials required for the race series to be shipped from Valencia to E-Prix around the world, improve logistics efficiency, and affirms commitment to sustainability. As an example, the use of cargo ships powered by biofuels will be prioritized.
With amazing views through simulator videos, Formula E provides an early preview of the Tokyo street circuit from a driver's perspective. The track is long 2,5 kilometers across the large exhibition area and harbor promenade of Japan's capital. Formula E's debut on Japanese soil will occur two weeks after the race in Brazil on date 30 March.
The Diriyah E-Prix in Saudi Arabia provides special features for this season's Formula E event. Around 170 Lighting poles change the circuit of the street along its length 2,495 kilometers in the UNESCO World Heritage Site area becomes a sea of light, creating a stunning atmosphere for the second and third races of the season in the ABB FIA Formula E championship. Previously, Jake Dennis (GBR/Andretti Formula E) managed to win in the second round. Then, Nick Cassidy from the Jaguar TCS Racing team won in the third round this season.
