MARK TURNER ANNOUNCED AS NEW JAGUAR I-PACE eTROPHY CHAMPIONSHIP MANAGER

3 October 2019

  • Mark Turner joins the electric touring car championship ahead of season two
  • The Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY Championship returns in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia with a double-header on 22 & 23 November 2019

Jaguar Racing today confirmed that Mark Turner has been appointed as the Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY Championship Manager, taking up the role with immediate effect.

Mark joins the electric touring car series with extensive experience in international championship management having led the Asian based Audi Sport R8 LMS Cup for the last eight years, and previously Formula BMW and the SEAT Cupra Championship in the UK. 

I’m thrilled to have joined such an innovative and forward-thinking championship. After following the inaugural season closely, I was impressed with what I saw. I look forward to working with the drivers, teams, Formula E and FIA on delivering another exciting season showcasing the Jaguar I-PACE on track.

Mark Turner
Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY Championship Manager

We are pleased to have Mark join as Championship Manager with season two fast approaching. He brings a wealth of experience and is highly respected. With the introduction of ATTACK MODE, the Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY promises to deliver more exciting racing starting in November.

James Barclay
Jaguar Racing Team Director

Season 2 of the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY series – the official support series to ABB FIA Formula E - will commence at the Diriyah E-Prix, Saudi Arabia, with a double-header on 22 and 23 November. Further information on teams and drivers will be announced shortly.

Season 6, Launch, Mark Turner

Season 6, Launch, Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy Car

Further information

For further information about Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY, please contact:

 

Emma White, Media Officer, Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY

Tel: + 44 (0) 7384 438643

Email: emma.white@jaguarracing.com

 

Adrian Atkinson, Global PR Manager, Jaguar Racing

Tel: + 44 (0) 7979 554005

Email: aatkins5@jaguarlandrover.com

Notes to Editors

ABOUT JAGUAR I-PACE eTROPHY

After becoming the first premium manufacturer to enter the ABB FIA Formula E Championship in 2016, Jaguar has now created the world’s first production battery electric touring car race series – the Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY.

The history-making championship is the official support race to the ABB FIA Formula E Championship, with up to 20 cars taking to the grid from season five onwards.

The series supports the launch of the Jaguar I-PACE, Jaguar’s first battery electric vehicle, and reinforces Jaguar Land Rover’s future electrification strategy, commitment to electric street racing and ‘Race to Innovate’ mission.

Championship partners include official tyre supplier Michelin, official charging partner ABB, technical partner Sabelt, official clothing supplier One All Sports, official racewear supplier Alpine Stars and official logistics partner DHL.