JAMES CALADO AND HIS ENGINEERS DISCUSS TEAMWORK IN FORMULA E

4 June 2020

Jaguar Racing has released the latest episode of ‘RE:CHARGE @ Home’ – the new video podcast series. Available across YouTube, Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts this episode features James Calado and his engineers – Phil Ingram, Panasonic Jaguar Racing Race Engineer and Connor Summerville, Panasonic Jaguar Racing Performance Engineer.

  • Jaguar Racing publish a new episode of the new ‘RE:CHARGE @ Home’ video podcast series
  • In the latest episode, Amanda Stretton speaks to James Calado and his Performance Engineer, Connor Summerville and Race Engineer, Phil Ingram, about working together at Panasonic Jaguar Racing, the pressures they face during a race weekend and how they
  • Watch and listen to episode nine of the ‘RE:CHARGE @ Home’ on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/RAHYouTube‑EP9
  • Subscribe to the series and listen to all episodes on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/RAHApple & Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/RAHGoogle‑EP9
  • Also subscribe to the series now to listen to all episodes on Spotify: https://bit.ly/RAHSpotify‑EP9

During this episode the engineers reveal how they got to this point in their respective careers, working together at Panasonic Jaguar Racing and the pressures they face during a race weekend.

James Calado also explains the importance of a good relationship with his engineers and his experience racing in the ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge, in support of UNICEF.

Watch and listen to episode nine of the ‘RE:CHARGE @ Home’ on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/RAHYouTube‑EP9

Subscribe to the series now to listen to all episodes on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/RAHApple & Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/RAHGoogle‑EP9

Also listen and subscribe to the series on Spotify:  https://bit.ly/RAHSpotify‑EP9

Both Phil and Connor are the brains behind the operation. I get into the racecar, I drive as fast as I can and then I give feedback ‑ that’s my job. What they do is very impressive. It’s so important to have a good relationship as you need a friendly bond with one another so that you understand each other properly, as the pressure on a race weekend is immense. Communication is key and it’s vitally important. We work as a team to get the most out of the car and try to achieve the strongest performance.

James Calado
Panasonic Jaguar Racing driver

I can’t wait to get back racing. Formula E has mentioned previously that some of the races might be double headers which I think is a great thing. Double headers aren’t uncommon in Formula E and the main thing we’ve learnt from these is that you get the chance to do some testing and develop different elements of the car. It also gives you a good opportunity to make progress. On a single race weekend track evolution and general development means it can be hard to do this, as the weekends are so busy. The track evolution is so extreme. It’s harder work – particularly for the mechanics if there is drama in the race, but from the engineering point of view and putting on a show, double headers are great. I’d be happy if we have to finish Season 6 with a couple of these.

Phil Ingram
Panasonic Jaguar Racing Race Engineer for James Calado

ABB FIA Formula E is different to anything I’ve worked in before. It all happens in such a short amount of time. The Panasonic Jaguar Racing group of engineers and mechanics are very good operationally, making the right decisions quickly and that’s a real performance differentiator. It’s not uncommon for us to turn up to the circuit, having practiced on the simulator and then realising that a corner is completely different – as the track has only been built the week before. The agility we have as an engineering group to identify an opportunity and then act on it is incredible. We all put our heads together as a team and get ourselves to a good position by the time qualifying comes around. The execution of a one‑day event in Formula E makes it a challenge but really exciting at the same time.

Connor Summerville
Panasonic Jaguar Racing Performance Engineer for James Calado
 JAMES CALADO AND HIS ENGINEERS DISCUSS TEAMWORK IN FORMULA E
JAMES CALADO AND HIS ENGINEERS DISCUSS TEAMWORK IN FORMULA E
 JAMES CALADO AND HIS ENGINEERS DISCUSS TEAMWORK IN FORMULA E
JAMES CALADO AND HIS ENGINEERS DISCUSS TEAMWORK IN FORMULA E
 JAMES CALADO AND HIS ENGINEERS DISCUSS TEAMWORK IN FORMULA E
JAMES CALADO AND HIS ENGINEERS DISCUSS TEAMWORK IN FORMULA E

The new series, hosted by Amanda Stretton and Vernon Kay, will be a regular, insightful series fans can look forward to with new guests in each episode across Formula E and the Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY.

Further information

Adrian Atkinson, Global PR Manager, Jaguar Racing

Tel: +44 (0) 7979 554005

Email: aatkins5@jaguarlandrover.com

 

Emily Hogg, Global Brand and Partnerships Officer, Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY

Tel: + 44 (0) 7384 532 605

Email: ehogg2@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. In 2019 the team won the Rome E‑Prix – Jaguar’s first international motorsport victory since 1991.

Formula E is a real world test bed for Jaguar to make fearless progress in the future of electrification.

As an official manufacturer team in Formula E, Panasonic Jaguar Racing designs its own powertrain, which includes the motor, transmission, inverter and rear suspension. To control costs the carbon fibre chassis and battery are common components and the same for all twelve teams. This allows the focus to be on developing electric vehicle powertrains which are efficient and lightweight which will improve the performance and range of future Jaguar Land Rover electric vehicles.

This is the second year teams will be racing with the futuristic Generation 2 racecars. Teams have two racecars, one per driver, which will be used for the full race distance.

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.