Hankook Tire Officially Joins FIA Global Partner Program

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motorsport and the federation for mobility organizations worldwide, has named Hankook Tire its newest Global Partner. A partner for over three years, the manufacturer has officially joined the FIA’s Global Partner Program, a network of organizations committed to advancing safety, sustainability and innovation across motorsport and mobility, company officials stated in a press release.

Official Partner of the FIA Awards & of the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series

Hankook will be an Official Partner of the annual FIA Awards as well as Official Partner of the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series (SIS), 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 from 2026 through 2028. The FIA Sustainable Innovation Series convenes industry leaders to drive discussion, collaboration and action, with a particular focus on “track to road” opportunities, translating innovation developed in motorsport into wider automotive and mobility applications, noted the release.

As the exclusive technical partner and tire supplier of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and the FIA World Rally Championships, Hankook says it supports the FIA’s ambition to use motorsport as a platform for progress and responsible innovation. These championships provide a live testing environment for new materials, performance standards and safety solutions, with learnings that can be transferred from competition to everyday mobility.

Safety & Sustainability in Motorsport & Mobility

“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,” said Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA. “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.”

“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,” said Craig Edmondson, chief commercial officer of the FIA. “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.”

“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,” said Jongho Park, president & COO, Hankook Tire Europe. “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.”