Otodiva – Hankook and Formula E successfully marked their spectacular debut at the "Tokyo E-Prix" motorsport festival. German racer, Maximilian Günther from the Maserati MSG Racing team, achieved victory in the race throughout 2.585 kilometers around “Tokyo Big Sight”, the largest exhibition location in Japan. This victory marks the fifth for Maximilian Günther in the fully electric series. Behind, British racer, Oliver Rowland, securing second place for the Nissan Formula E team, followed by his teammates, Jake Dennis (Andretti Formula E), in third position. Pascal Wehrlein of the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E team has led the overall standings for five years 16 racing series.
Despite heavy rain and strong winds hitting Tokyo on Friday morning before the race started, The first appearance of the Hankook iON Race tire continues to run smoothly. In perfect dry conditions, This exclusive Formula E World Championship tire makes a strong impression from the start with consistency, high grip, and superior performance for all 22 racer.
Thomas Baltes, Hankook Formula E race engineer, disclose, “Racing on a foreign circuit always provides a special sensation, especially on street circuits. Various types of asphalt, differences in road surface, and the level of grip is an important consideration. Weather also significantly affects tire performance. However, since its debut in Formula E in Mexico last year, The Hankook iON Race has been proven to perform exceptionally in a variety of environmental conditions. A similar experience was also felt in his first appearance in Japan. Drivers trust Hankook iON Race in every maneuver, really know how to regulate tire temperature optimally. This tire provides a high level of grip and excellent consistency on the track.”
Even the winner of the Tokyo E-Prix, Maximilian Günther, gave a positive impression of the performance of the Hankook iON Race after its debut in Japan, “Hankook tires really perform amazingly in all conditions and have almost no weaknesses. This gives confidence to us racers, especially on a new and unknown circuit, to fully rely on the quality of the tires and focus on performance on the track.”
Tokyo has become a source of inspiration for a variety of creativity in Formula E. As an example, Nissan displays a stunning special livery in its first home race, considering that the company's headquarters is located less than an hour from the race track in Tokyo. With the iconic cherry blossom motif that will soon bloom, The entire car is beautified with a design that displays the beauty of cherry blossoms. Besides that, The front wing of the car is decorated with the slogan “We Love Tokyo”.
Porsche also presents an attractive new design for its fans. Both Porsche 99X Electric cars appear in neon pink livery, as a visual tribute to Tokyo with its famous neon advertising icons, as well as featuring elements of street art and Japanese car culture.
Japanese company Liberty Walk has developed a special frame kit for its Gen3 Formula E cars. Modifications were made to the front and side wings, and designed a large rear wing for the car. The Hankook iON Race is the main focus because it is displayed in the Fan Village throughout the race.
Jaguar TCS Racing is celebrating a major milestone in its fourth season as it has participated in Formula E since the Season 3 and reached his 100th start in Tokyo. Racer from New Zealand, Mitch Evans, also took part in the 100th Formula E race in the Japanese capital. Entire 100 This appearance has become part of the impressive journey of the Jaguar TCS Racing team.
Through collaboration between Formula E and game developer Ubisoft, Gamers can now experience the thrill of fully electric racing series racing and optimal grip from Hankook iON Race tires. In the latest developments, Popular computer game Trackmania gives access to approx 10 million users to use livery from 11 teams in the Formula E World Championship. This game also features a special format, including Attack Mode and energy management, as well as a race track in Tokyo, Berlin, and London. Live races are held on these tracks, with a total prize of € 1.000 every opportunity. The first of the three races was held the night before the Tokyo E-Prix.
