London Showdown: Hankook iON Powers High-Stakes Season 12 Formula E Finale
The high-octane drama of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship reaches its climax at ExCeL London on Aug. 15 and 16, as Hankook Tire & Technology serves as the official tyre supplier for the decisive Season 12 finale at the 2026 Hankook London E-Prix.With all eyes on Royal Victoria Dock, the Driv
The climax of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship arrives this weekend at ExCeL London, as Hankook Tire & Technology takes the lead as the official tyre supplier for the Season 12 finale on August 15 and 16. Positioned just two points apart, Jake Dennis leads the Drivers’ World Championship with a slender 2-point advantage over Mitch Evans and a five-point lead over Pascal Wehrlein, keeping the title race wide open.
The Teams’ World Championship is also set for a nail-biting conclusion, with Jaguar TCS Racing holding a 14-point lead over the Porsche Formula E Team, who have already secured the Manufacturers’ World Championship title. The 2.077-kilometer, 20-turn track at ExCeL London is particularly demanding, featuring a mix of smooth indoor surfaces and high-abrasion outdoor asphalt, coupled with variable lighting and rapid elevation changes.
With low energy consumption expected at this indoor-outdoor circuit, qualifying performance and track position are anticipated to play a crucial role throughout the two-day event. Manfred Sandbichler, Senior Director of Hankook Motorsport, highlighted that London presents several unique challenges within a short lap, including navigating transitions between indoor and outdoor sections, varying surfaces, shifting light, and elevation.
He emphasized that qualifying and track position will be of immense importance, given the close title fight. Hankook has engineered the iON Race tyre specifically to deliver consistent performance across these transitions, providing teams with a stable and dependable platform throughout the weekend. Visitors to the Hankook Fan Village booth can expect to see the winning design from its AI-powered helmet campaign, Make it Yours, Make it Race, developed in collaboration with Formula E and DS PENSKE.
The concept has been transformed into a full-scale physical racing helmet, while paper replicas featuring the artwork will be distributed to attendees. Rounds 16 and 17 of the double-header weekend will commence at 15:05 local time on both Saturday (August 15) and Sunday (August 16), with full global broadcast details available on the official Formula E website.
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