Jaguar TCS Racing Enters 8th Formula E Season with Top Driver Line-up
In Pretoria, South Africa, on October 17, 2023, Jaguar TCS Racing is gearing up for the 2024 season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, bolstered by their best-ever performance and a formidable driver duo, Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy, both hailing from New Zealand. Together, they boast an impressive track record of 15 wins, 37 podium finishes, 11 pole positions, and 1,076 championship points forged through years of racing camaraderie.
Jaguar TCS Racing enters the upcoming season as a strong contender, having wrapped up the 2023 season with four wins, 11 podiums, three pole positions, and 292 points, surpassing their previous Formula E achievements. The British team consistently competed for team and driver's titles in the last three seasons.
Their Jaguar I-TYPE 6 cars clinched the top two spots in the Teams' World Championship, thanks partly to customer team Envision Racing securing the overall championship. This underscores the competitiveness of the Jaguar I-TYPE 6, with eight race wins, 20 podiums, six pole positions, and 596 championship points. It's now considered one of Jaguar's most successful race cars.
The 2024 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship begins with official testing in Valencia, featuring the return of South African driver Sheldon Van Der Linde, who had previously impressed during rookie tests. Formula E remains a testing ground for Jaguar TCS Racing's innovations and technology transfer, supporting Jaguar's transition to an all-electric, modern luxury brand in 2025.
The team strongly partners with sponsors, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wolfspeed, Dow, Castrol, OpenText, Alpinestars, and AERO.
Jaguar's participation in the net-zero carbon sport aligns with its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality across its operations, supply chain, and products by 2039.
James Barclay, Managing Director of JLR Motorsport and Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal, expresses confidence in their pursuit of the World Championship, particularly with the addition of driver Nick Cassidy alongside Mitch Evans.
Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy are determined to excel in the upcoming season. Official testing begins in Valencia on October 23, 2023, leading to the first race of the 2024 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Mexico City on January 13, 2024.
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FAQ
Q: What is Jaguar TCS Racing and how does it relate to Jaguar cars in South Africa?
Jaguar TCS Racing is Jaguar's official Formula E team that competes in the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, using their racing technology and experience to develop innovations that filter down to Jaguar's road cars sold in South Africa, supporting the brand's transition to becoming fully electric by 2025.
Q: Who are the drivers for Jaguar TCS Racing in the 2024 Formula E season?
Jaguar TCS Racing fields two New Zealand drivers, Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy, who together have achieved 15 wins, 37 podium finishes, 11 pole positions, and 1,076 championship points throughout their Formula E careers as teammates.
Q: How successful was Jaguar TCS Racing in the 2023 Formula E season?
Jaguar TCS Racing delivered their best-ever Formula E performance in 2023 with four race wins, 11 podium finishes, three pole positions, and 292 championship points, while their Jaguar I-TYPE 6 car became one of the most successful race cars in the series.
Q: Is there any South African involvement in Formula E racing?
Yes, South African driver Sheldon Van Der Linde returned to Formula E testing in Valencia for the 2024 season after previously impressing during rookie tests, representing South Africa in the world's premier electric racing championship.
Q: How does Formula E racing benefit Jaguar's road car development?
Formula E serves as Jaguar's testing ground for electric vehicle innovations and technology transfer, with racing developments directly supporting Jaguar's commitment to becoming an all-electric luxury brand by 2025 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2039.
Should You Buy It?
Hold up, boet - you can't actually buy a Jaguar I-TYPE 6 Formula E car because it's a purpose-built racing machine that costs millions and is only available to official Formula E teams. If you're keen on Jaguar's electric tech, rather check out the I-PACE SUV starting around R1,500,000 or wait for their upcoming electric XJ sedan. The Formula E programme is brilliant for showcasing Jaguar's electric future, but unless you've got a racing licence and serious sponsors backing you, this one's strictly for admiring from the grandstands at Kyalami.
