- 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.
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.
