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The Story of Nov, 2024
29 Nov 2024
Hankook iON Race produces fast laps at Formula E test
The modified Hankook iON Race enjoyed a successful premiere at the official pre-season Formula E test at Circuito del Jarama in Madrid. From 5th to 8th November, the drivers and teams in the fully-electric world championship had the opportunity to prepare their cars meticulously for the new season, which kicks off on 7th December in São Paulo. The priority was to gain more experience with the optimised version of the Hankook iON Race. “The feedback from the teams and drivers has been extremely positive. The Hankook iON Race reaches its working window very quickly and delivers a consistently high performance,” says Hankook Motorsport Director Manfred Sandbichler. Florian Modlinger, project manager within the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, was very happy with the new tyre: “The tyre compound is softer than that of its predecessor. As a result, the performance is generally better.” New Zealand’s Mitch Evans, from the Jaguar TCS Racing team, took full advantage of the optimal grip and set the fastest lap of the 18-hour test. Another highlight at Circuito del Jarama was the first women-only test, in which the next generation of female motorsport stars got to drive the Gen3 Evo and familiarise themselves with the strengths of the Hankook iON Race. Britain’s Abbi Pulling from the Nissan Formula E Team set the fastest time.
Onboard lap with Mitch Evans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jMcvb7she8
Colnaghi wins twice in Barcelona to claim title in Spanish Formula 4 Championship
Italian Mattia Colnaghi was crowned champion of the Spanish Formula 4 Championship at the season finale, which took place from 8th to 10th November at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The KCL MP Motorsport driver produced an impressive burst at the end of the season, bagging a brace of victories in Jerez, Spain, at the start of October, before repeating the feat in Barcelona. With support from the Hankook Ventus Race, the rookie managed to achieve his full potential on the track and end the season ahead of the experienced Keanu Al Azhari (United Arab Emirates) in second place. In the end, just ten points separated the two rivals, who provided plenty of excitement and drama for the fans, particularly at the final two events. Over the course of the year, more than 40 drivers put their faith in Hankook’s reliable premium tyre, which provided all the Formula 4 cars with optimal grip and a consistently high performance.
Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-vv_j5ZP44
Season review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz8pdYnCQXg
Sagrera clinches Eurocup-3 title in nail-biting finale in Barcelona
The final round of this season’s Eurocup-3 series, from 8th to 10th November at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain, was not for the faint-hearted. Christian Ho from Singapore and Spaniard Javier Sagrera produced a dramatic climax in the decisive final race of the championship. Ho, who won the race and set the fastest lap on the impressive Hankook Ventus Race, did all that he possibly could in his Formula racer. However, the Campos Racing driver also had to hope that his fiercest rival, Sagrera, could do no better than sixth place. Right down to the chequered flag, fans were on the edge of their seat watching a spectacular battle for fifth place between Sagrera and his compatriot Mari Boya. Nerves of steel and the high grip level provided by the Hankook tyres were the secret to Sagrera’s success, as he withstood the huge amount of pressure and successfully fended off Boya’s attacks. Fifth place was ultimately enough for the MP Motorsport racer to clinch the title in the competitive junior series by just two points.
Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk9sAvcinrY
Season review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPhhhK2YmFU
Hankook delivers optimal grip at the Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Finals in Jerez
A total of 73 Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo Evo2, equipped with the high-performance Hankook Ventus Race tyre, lined up at Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto for the Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Finals from 16th to 17th November 2024. The premium tyre offered the 600-hp sports cars optimal grip and allowed some captivating battles in front of a crowd of more than 10,000 delighted fans. Kazakhstan’s Egor Orudzhev from the ART-Line team was crowned champion of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Finals, courtesy of a victory and a fifth place. The event marked the end of another successful season for Hankook as official tyre partner of the three continental championships and the World Finals.
In the continental series, the titles went to Briton Daniel Philip Wells (Asia), France’s Amaury Bonduel (Europe), and Americans Ernie Francis and Giano Taurino (America). The season comprised 18 events with 36 races at legendary circuits including the Nürburgring, Spa-Francorchamps, Laguna Seca and Hankook’s home outing in Inje, Korea. The collaboration between Hankook and Lamborghini Squadra Corse will continue to produce outstanding motorsport in the new season, which gets underway from 12th to 14th March 2025 in Sebring.
Highlights of World Finals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhlkMoEWzUk
Highlights of Asia, Europe, North America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roQ0zDjV0NI
Nine-way battle looming: Stock Car Pro Series set for spectacular title showdown after Goiânia weekend
From 22nd to 24th November, the penultimate round of this season’s Stock Car Pro Series served up a feast of spectacular touring car action at Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia Ayrton Senna in Brazil. Victory in the Saturday sprint race was contested between Thiago Camilo and Felipe Fraga. Camilo was put under all kinds of pressure by his compatriot, but held on to take the chequered flag and underline his ambitions. Sunday’s main race, which was littered with dramatic battles, was won by pole-sitter Gaetano Di Mauro from Brazil. Camilo’s performance was also worthy of mention: with the support of the Hankook Ventus Race, he produced an impressive fightback to storm through to twelfth place from 26th on the grid. Ahead of the grand finale, from 13th to 15th December in Interlagos, the title race is still wide open. No fewer than nine drivers could still claim the most prestigious title in Brazilian motorsport. Spectators in São Paulo can look forward to a tense showdown, at which Hankook’s premium tyre will again provide optimal grip. Defending champion Gabriel Casagrande from Brazil currently tops the table with 815 points to his name.
Highlights of sprint:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbHCcNoKdDk
Highlights of main race:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7DG-50EKD8
Comparatto and Cho are favourites for the title in the Brazilian Formula 4 Championship after Goiânia event
BRB Formula 4 Brazil was at Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna de Goiânia from 22nd to 24th November. The junior series once again produced thrilling battles and impressive performances, with the drivers assisted by the reliability of the Hankook Ventus Race. Alvaro Cho from Brazil opened the weekend with victory in race one. His accurate driving style and clever tactics saw him overcome some fierce opposition and score valuable points in the battle for the title. Victory in race two went to his compatriot Luca Zucchini. He established himself at the head of the field with a commanding display and optimal grip from the Hankook tyres, and went on to take a fine win. Matheus Comparatto then emphatically underlined his title ambitions with victory in the third race of the weekend. Comparatto and Cho now go into the grand finale, which takes place from 13th to 15th December in São Paulo, as clear favourites for the title, having both shown in Goiânia exactly why they can be found at the top of the table.
Full replay of race 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33SslteXcg8
Full replay of race 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RkTgeJB1e0
Full replay of race 3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6jItIEHZHs