PANASONIC JAGUAR RACING PUSH FOR PODIUM RETURN IN BERLIN E-PRIX

20 May 2019

  • The ABB FIA Formula E championship heads to the German capital for round ten
  • The Monaco E‑Prix saw both Panasonic Jaguar Racing drivers finish in the points
  • The BMW i Berlin E‑Prix presented by CBMM Niobium takes place on Saturday 25 May 2019 at 13:00 CET
S5 Monaco Formula E-Prix
S5 Monaco Formula E-Prix
S5 Monaco Formula E-Prix
S5 Monaco Formula E-Prix
S5 Monaco Formula E-Prix
S5 Monaco Formula E-Prix

The last few races have been a mixture of emotions but we managed to salvage some good points in Monaco and we have to look forward not back. In the run up to Berlin, the whole team are working really hard to bring that winning feeling back to Panasonic Jaguar Racing. The Tempelhof track is very unique and it is important we minimise any small mistakes as we have proven that we have one of the fastest racecars. Both Alex and I want to continue our points scoring momentum in Berlin.

Mitch Evans
Panasonic Jaguar Racing Driver

The Monaco race weekend was a positive one for me and the team. I achieved my best qualifying performance followed by my first championship points for Panasonic Jaguar Racing. It was great to put my side of the garage back in the points and a reward for all the hard work. As we head to Tempelhof for the penultimate European race of this season, I am working closely with my engineers to secure as many points as possible.

Alex Lynn
Panasonic Jaguar Racing Driver

The team put in a spirited performance in Monaco to secure our second double‑points finish of the season. The 10 place grid penalty for Mitch was tough as we felt we could fight for our second win of the season from the front row. We have put that behind us now and can’t wait to get back racing in Berlin. Qualifying will again be crucial to our success. Our pace has been extremely positive and we’ll be taking that into the weekend with us. We learnt a lot from the race here last year and we hope that with the support of the Jaguar Germany family and a lot of our German based partners, we can bring them something to cheer about.

James Barclay
Panasonic Jaguar Racing Driver
Alex Lynn, Panasonic Jaguar Racing Driver
Alex Lynn, Panasonic Jaguar Racing Driver
James Barclay, Panasonic Jaguar Racing Team Director
James Barclay, Panasonic Jaguar Racing Team Director
Mitch Evans, Panasonic Jaguar Racing Driver
Mitch Evans, Panasonic Jaguar Racing Driver

Further information

For further information about Panasonic Jaguar Racing, please contact:

Adrian Atkinson, Global PR Manager, Jaguar Racing

Tel: +44 (0) 7979 554005

Email: 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.