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The 11th round of the Formula E World Championship Season 12, the '2026 Lianxin Xiangshan E-Prix', will be held on June 20 in Xiangshan, Hainan Province, China. Hankook Tire & Technology will exclusively supply electric racing tires for the event and participate as the official partner.
The Haitang Bay Circuit, where the race will take place, is a temporary road course with a total length of 2.52 km and 12 corners. Formula E returns to Xiangshan for the first time in seven years since 2019, and only eight drivers currently active have experience racing on this circuit.
This circuit is characterized by two long straight sections and an open corner located at the beginning. As a result, overtaking battles are expected to be fierce from the start of the race. Additionally, the unique hot and humid climate of Hainan Province adds to the challenge, making tire thermal management and grip maintenance critical factors in determining the race outcome.
Hankook Tire will supply the electric racing tire 'iON Race' to all vehicles participating in this round. Developed specifically for the next-generation electric racing machine 'GEN3 Evo', the tire supports a top speed of 322 km/h and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 1.86 seconds. It features a composite material of special engineering fibers and natural rubber, providing stable steering and driving performance even during sudden braking after long straights or in sharp cornering situations.
As Formula E Season 12 enters its latter half, the competition for the championship title is intensifying. In the team championship, 'Jaguar TCS Racing' leads with 208 points, while 'Porsche Formula E Team' trails by 24 points.
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