Hankook joins FIA's Global Partner Programme

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has announced a new partnership agreement with tyre manufacturer Hankook, who will join the FIA as their Global Partner and join the FIA’s Global Partner Programme as well. Hankook will serve as an Official Partner of the FIA Awards and also the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series (SIS), a global event platform. Hankook also serves as the Exclusive Technical Partner and Tyre Supplier of the Formula E series and the FIA World Rally Championship.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President, FIA, commented,

“Sustainability and technological innovation are at the heart of our missions at the FIA, so I am delighted to welcome Hankook as a new partner. This new partnership with Hankook reflects the global growth of our FIA Global Partner Programme, and through collaboration it will strengthen our work to make motorsport and mobility safer.”

Craig Edmondson, FIA Chief Commercial Officer, said,

“Through our expanding Global Partner Programme, the FIA is working alongside leading international organisations that share our commitment to driving innovation, sustainability, and safety across both motorsport and mobility. We are pleased to welcome Hankook into the FIA Global Partner Programme. Together, we will continue to accelerate progress and shape a more sustainable, future?focused mobility ecosystem.” 

Jongho Park, Hankook Tire Europe President & COO, added,

“The FIA and Hankook share the belief that technological innovation can only be effective on a sustained basis if it combines safety, fairness and responsibility. As Global Partner of the FIA, we want to use our expertise in technology and sustainable tyre development to drive the mobility of the future – in motorsport and beyond.”