- After a successful first season, the Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY returns for season two this November
- The all‑electric Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY series will compete in 10 rounds on street circuits across the world as the Official support series to the ABB FIA Formula E Championship
- The calendar spans eight countries, three continents and eight months
- The season starts in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia with a double‑header on 22 & 23 November
- Brand new to the 2019/20 calendar is Jaguar’s ‘home’ race in London, acting as the season finale double‑header on 25 & 26 July
- New for season two and following successful implementation in Formula E is “ATTACK MODE” providing a boost of additional power to enhance the thrilling racing
The world’s first all‑electric international series for production based cars, the Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY, has revealed the season two calendar, with 10 rounds taking place over eight months.
In just over two months, the official support series to the ABB FIA Formula E Championship will return to Diriyah, Saudi Arabia for the double‑header season opener on 22 and 23 November 2019.
Following trips to Mexico City, Sanya, Rome, Paris, Berlin and New York City, the historic London docklands circuit will play host to a final weekend of racing with Rounds 9 and 10. The second Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY Championship will conclude on a unique indoor / outdoor circuit in London.
Following the successful introduction of “ATTACK MODE” in Formula E this season, eTROPHY will also benefit from this racing innovation in season two
Following the successful introduction of “ATTACK MODE” in Formula E this season, eTROPHY will also benefit from this racing innovation in season two. With successful trials completed in New York in July, drivers will be able to use a number of “ATTACK MODES” during the races to unleash a power boost and provide even more overtaking opportunities.
It’s exciting to look forward to season two of the Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY and reveal the exciting locations for our second year. New for season two is the London double‑header which is a fantastic opportunity to race the I‑PACE eTROPHY twice in front of our home crowds. We are also excited to bring “ATTACK MODE” to the series. It has been a big success in Formula E and I am sure it will also inject even more excitement into eTROPHY.
James Barclay
Jaguar Racing Team Director
The provisional 2019/20 calendar*:
|
ROUND |
CITY |
DATE |
|
1 |
Diriyah |
22 November 2019 |
|
2 |
Diriyah |
23 November 2019 |
|
3 |
Mexico City |
15 February 2020 |
|
4 |
Sanya |
21 March 2020 |
|
5 |
Rome |
04 April 2020 |
|
6 |
Paris |
18 April 2020 |
|
7 |
Berlin |
21 June 2020 |
|
8 |
New York City |
11 July 2020 |
|
9 |
London |
25 July 2020 |
|
10 |
London |
26 July 2020 |
After becoming the first premium manufacturer to enter the ABB FIA Formula E Championship in 2016, Jaguar created the world’s first production battery electric vehicle race series, the Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY, which is now entering its second season. 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 with a mixture of PRO and PRO‑AM drivers. The eTROPHY racecar is based on the award‑winning all‑electric World Car of the Year and shares the same batteries, motor and invertor as the Jaguar I‑PACE.
In its inaugural season the fight for the championship went down to the final race weekend, with Sérgio Jimenez, Jaguar Brazil Racing driver, crowned the first ever Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY champion. In the PRO‑AM class, it was Saudi Racing driver, Bandar Alesayi, who took the title after leading the PRO‑AM championship for the whole season. As part of his prize package Sérgio will also drive a Formula E racecar at an official test before the start of the season.
As the countdown to season two of Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY begins, further sporting and technical developments will be revealed in due course as well as the announcement of team and driver line‑ups.
Further information
For further information about Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY, please contact:
Emily Hogg, Global Brand and Partnerships Officer, Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY
Tel: + 44 (0) 7384 532 605
Email: ehogg2@jaguarlandrover.com
Emma White, Media Officer, Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY
Tel: + 44 (0) 7384 438 643
Email: emma.white@jaguarracing.com
Adrian Atkinson, Global PR Manager, Jaguar Racing
Tel: + 44 (0) 7979 554005
Email: aatkins5@jaguarlandrover.com
Notes to Editors
*The calendar is provisional pending the next FIA World Motor Sport Council on October 4.
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 vehicle 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.
