Hankook remains exclusive tyre partner for W Series

Hankook is once again the official tyre partner for W Series. Thecooperation is heading into its third season. This means that the world’s only all-female single-seater series will continue to race with thehigh-end Ventus Race tyre at eight Formula 1 weekends in 2022.

Hankook has been a W Series partner since the formula racing seriesdebuted in 2019. The renewed involvement for this season sees the premium tyrepartner remain true to its philosophy of providing targeted support to motorracing drivers. This applies in particular to female drivers, for whom W Seriesrepresents an opportunity to gather experience in a professional environment atsome historic circuits. In recent years, the Hankook race tyre has proved to bea strong and reliable partner in a wide range of conditions, and itsconsistency and predictability has made it a key factor in the drivers’development process.

This year will see W Series racing on the Formula 1 support card for thesecond time, having already done so in 2021. The schedule features eightvenues, five of which will be new circuits for the formula series: this listincludes Miami, Japan and Mexico. One driver hotly tipped to be in contentionfor the title in the cockpit of the 270 HP car is Jamie Chadwick. The23-year-old claimed overall victory in the 2019 debut year, repeating the featin 2021 after the 2020 season was cancelled due to the pandemic. Six wins froma total of 14 races for the speedy Brit tell their own story, but she has alsobeen immensely consistent and has missed out just twice on a podium finish.

Catherine Bond Muir, CEO, W Series: "I’m delighted toannounce the continuation of W Series’ partnership with Hankook. W Series hasmade huge steps since its inaugural season in 2019, and as one of our foundingpartners Hankook has played a significant role in the success of the series.Last season saw some brilliant on-track action in a variety of weatherconditions, as we joined the global stage of Formula 1. The momentum behind WSeries’ mission continues to grow and, with the support of all our partners,2022 is set to be a very exciting year for us."

Manfred Sandbichler, Hankook Motorsport Director Europe: "We havesupported W Series with our Ventus Race since day one, as we were totallyconvinced by the concept. Therefore, we are delighted to remain the officialtyre partner for this unique formula racing series for women. Many of thedrivers are familiar with the Ventus Race and know that they can rely onehundred percent on the Hankook race tyre at every circuit. This security helpsthem to make the most of their talent on the global stage provided by thetop-flight Formula 1."

W Series 2022

6th – 8th May                Miami,USA

20th – 22nd May           Barcelona,Spain

1st – 3rd July                Silverstone,Great Britain

22nd – 24th July            LeCastellet, France

29th – 31st July             Budapest,Hungary

7th – 9th October           Suzuka,Japan

21st – 23rd October       Austin,USA*

28th – 30th October       MexicoCity, Mexico

*to be confirmed