Hankook Becomes Global Partner of the FIA, Strengthening Sustainable Innovation in Motorsport and Mobility

- FIA welcomes Hankook as Global Partner, adding one of the world’s leading tire makers to its FIA Global Partner Program
- The Partnership includes role as Official Partner of the FIA Awards and the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series, a global platform for sustainable innovations in motorsport and mobility
- Joint focus on innovation, sustainability and safety, aimed at promoting the transfer of developments from motorsport to future-oriented mobility

Seoul, Korea, January 27, 2026 — Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd., a leading global tire company of Hankook & Company Group (Chairman Hyunbum Cho), is now a Global Partner of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motorsport and the federation for mobility organizations worldwide. The partnership forms part of the FIA Global Partner Program, uniting leading organizations around the world who view innovation, sustainability and safety as central to the future of mobility and motorsport. The official signing ceremony took place on January 23 at the FIA London Office, featuring FIA's President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, and the President and COO of Hankook Tire Europe, Jongho Park.

Among other things, the new partnership sees Hankook take on the roles of Official Partner of the FIA Awards, which take place every year in December, and Official Partner of the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series from 2026 through 2028. The latter is a global event platform, run in close cooperation with FIA World Championships, such as the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, FIA Formula One World Championship, FIA World Endurance Championship and FIA World Rally Championship. The series brings industry leaders together and facilitates discussion, collaboration and action – with a particular focus on promoting ‘track to road’ opportunities whereby innovation in motorsport can impact the broader automotive sector.

Promoting technological progress together
The partnership is based on a common understanding of values: pioneering work in the field of new technologies is the key to positive changes in both future mobility and motorsport. Hankook is contributing to this approach with its comprehensive technological expertise and a clear focus on sustainable transformation. Among other things, the premium tire maker is pushing ahead with AI-assisted development processes, strategic investment in electromobility – such as with the iON tire family, which is specifically developed for electric vehicles – and the increased use of certified renewable and recycled raw materials.

As an integral component of modern mobility, tires contribute significantly to safety, efficiency and sustainability – particularly against the background of the technological shift to new drive concepts. With this in mind, Hankook is taking an integrated approach and developing tire solutions that meet the highest standards for conventional and new vehicle types. As the exclusive technical partner and tire supplier of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and FIA World Rally Championship, the tire maker’s involvement in motorsport is a central component of the research and development strategy for testing new materials and technologies.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, said:
“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 Program, and through collaboration it will strengthen our work to make motorsport and mobility safer.”

Jongho Park, President & COO, Hankook Tire Europe, said:
“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 tire development to drive the mobility of the future – in motorsport and beyond.”

Craig Edmondson, Chief Commercial Officer of the FIA, said:
“Through our expanding Global Partner Program, the FIA is working alongside leading international organizations 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 Program. Together, we will continue to accelerate progress and shape a more sustainable, future‑focused mobility ecosystem.”