Panasonic Jaguar Racing look to translate pace to points in Hong Kong E-Prix

1 March 2019

  • Panasonic Jaguar Racing focus on converting pace to a strong points finish in Hong Kong
  • The Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY – the world’s first all‑electric production‑based series and ABB FIA Formula E support series – returns in Hong Kong for the third round of the 10‑race series
  • Hong Kong E‑Prix takes place on Sunday 10 March 2019
Season 5, Panasonic Jaguar Racing, Mexico City, Mexico.

Qualifying will be a focus for us in Hong Kong. We’ve been putting in a lot of work back at base and I have been spending plenty time in the simulator, to ensure that my race in Hong Kong this year is as good as last. In Season 4, I had my first podium of the season and it was also the first podium for Panasonic Jaguar Racing in Formula E, so we as a team have fond memories in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of my favourite tracks; getting to race right by the harbour and past all the skyscrapers is really cool. I’ll be giving it my all to get a strong result.

Mitch Evans
Panasonic Jaguar Racing Driver

Hong Kong was my first race for Panasonic Jaguar Racing, so I’m excited to be back. In Season 4, I finished the race just outside of a podium position in P4, so I’ll be hoping to better that. The Jaguar I‑TYPE 3 is quick, but we need to be consistently fast if we want to compete with the frontrunners. It’s a competitive series and we really need to get qualifying right in Hong Kong. With two races in Asia this month there are a lot of points up for grabs.

Nelson Piquet Jnr
Panasonic Jaguar Racing Driver
Season 5, Mexico City E-Prix, James Barclay
Season 5, Mexico City, Mexico.
Season 5, Mexico City, Mexico.
Season 5, Mexico City E-Prix
Season 5, Mexico City, Mexico.

In Hong Kong, we will be working hard to improve our performance in qualifying, to ensure that we give ourselves the best possible starting position on the grid. Our race pace and energy management has been good so far this season, and we have shown our potential during races. We must now execute that pace consistently to allow us to realise the results we are working hard to achieve throughout the remainder of the season. We had a good race here last season, with Mitch claiming a podium position in race one and Nelson finishing in P4 in race two, so we’ll be pushing to repeat that success.

James Barclay
Team Director, Panasonic Jaguar Racing
Season 5, Panasonic Jaguar Racing, Mexico City, Mexico.

Further information

For further information about Panasonic Jaguar Racing, please contact:

Victoria Monk, Media Officer

+44 (0) 7392 106 923

victoria.monk@jaguarracing.com

 

Adrian Atkinson, Global PR Manager

+44 (0) 7979 554005

aatkins5@jaguarlandrover.com

Notes to Editors

ABOUT PANASONIC JAGUAR RACING

Jaguar returned to racing in October 2016, becoming the first premium manufacturer to join the all‑electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship street racing series.

Jaguar’s Formula E programme will create tangible R&D benefits for the electrification of future Jaguar and Land Rover road cars and is designed around the team’s founding principle, ‘Race to Innovate’. 

Manufacturers can design their own powertrain, which includes the motor, transmission, inverter and rear suspension. Common components across all teams to control costs include the carbon fibre chassis and battery. The focus is on developing electric vehicle powertrains.

ABB Formula E unveiled earlier this year the Generation 2 racecars. Teams will now have one racecar per driver, and no longer be required to make the mandatory car swap.

Beyond its all‑electric concept, Formula E is unique in the world of motorsport for its choice of venues. The championship takes place on temporary street circuits in the centre of the world’s major cities including Riyadh, Hong Kong, Sanya, Monaco, Rome, Paris and ending in a double‑header weekend in New York.