- ZEG iCarros Jaguar Brazil drivers, Sérgio Jimenez and Cacá Bueno take P1 and P2
- Sérgio Jimenez has Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY series victory in sight with an 18-point lead on Evans, who finished the race P3
- Spirited drive from Jaguar China Racing driver, Nick Foster, but collision with Powell ends Australian’s race
- Gregory Segers secures P4, his best result yet
- Hat-trick of wins for Fahad Algosaibi means he now dominates the PRO-AM category
The Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY was back on track today for round six of the 2019/20 series – reverting to the original Berlin circuit direction. The Tempelhof circuit has already hosted two of the seven ‘Lockdown Showdown’ races ahead of ‘Super Sunday’ with a further two races including a Reverse Grid race.
A day of many missed ATTACK MODE activations for many saw a strategically executed race from reigning champion Sérgio Jimenez, who took another lights to flag victory in the all-electric touring car series. Series rival Simon Evans lost out on the runners up position when he missed his activation and was forced to settle for P3 behind round four winner Cacá Bueno.
Alice Powell, who stayed towards the front for the majority of the race, finished in P5 and set the faster first sector time in her Jaguar ran racing Team Germany eTROPHY. Jaguar China Racing driver, Nick Foster, retired from the race after a collision in the final few laps with Powell.
Frenchman Gregory Segers secured his best result yet in the Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY series finishing in P4 and VIP driver Abbie Eaton brought her car home P8 behind Takuma Aoki from Japan.
Fahad Algosaibi secured a hat-trick of wins in the PRO-AM category to extend his lead by 47 points.
The temperature in the car was incredibly hot and the track was so slippery again today. It was really hard for everyone, but I had another good race. There were five drivers fighting for the win and I’m very happy I took the top stop of the podium again. However, we do still have four races to go, with two tomorrow, so I know I need to keep focussed.
Sérgio Jimenez
ZEG iCarros Jaguar Brazil Driver (10)
I’m very happy now – the race was much better than qualifying. The temperature in qualifying was so hot that I don’t think the set up I used on the I-PACE eTROPHY was the best. I had a good fight with Evans and I’m extremely happy that I started P5 and finished P2. There are still four more races to go so everything is still to play for.
Cacá Bueno
ZEG iCarros Jaguar Brazil Driver (0)
Any day you get on the podium is always a good day, but I did make a few too many mistakes today. The car had fantastic pace but I missed the ATTACK MODE which cost me and was a rookie error. At least we get to come back tomorrow and do it all again, I’ll re-focus overnight and get ready for Super Sunday.
Simon Evans
Team Asia New Zealand (99)
BRAZILIAN 1-2 IN BAKING HOT BERLIN
BRAZILIAN 1-2 IN BAKING HOT BERLIN
BRAZILIAN 1-2 IN BAKING HOT BERLIN
I was another victim of ATTACK MODE today. I unfortunately went a bit deep and missed the zone but I am still leading the PRO-AM category and feeling confident. I want to keep doing my best, pushing and having fun in the Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY.
Fahad Algosaibi
Team Saudi Racing (13)
That was up there with the best eTROPHY racing I have seen. It has been swelteringly hot today in Berlin and that race certainly didn’t do anything to cool things down. It simmered away nicely for the first 15 laps then we had 4 laps of boiling action. Our Super Sunday double header is tomorrow which will be intense for everyone. The reverse grid will really make the drivers think.
Mark Turner
Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY Series Manager
Results after Round 6 – Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY, Berlin
Overall results:
P1 - Sérgio Jimenez – ZEG iCarros Jaguar Brazil
P2 - Cacá Bueno – ZEG iCarros Jaguar Brazil
P3 - Simon Evans – Team Asia New Zealand
P4 – Gregory Segers – Jaguar China Racing
P5 - Alice Powell – Jaguar ran racing Team Germany
P6 – Fahad Algosaibi – Saudi Racing
P7 – Takuma Aoki – Team Yokohama Dreams
P8 - Abbie Eaton – Jaguar VIP Car
P9 – Paul Spooner – Saudi Racing
P10 – Adalberto Baptista - ZEG iCarros Jaguar Brazil
DNF – Nick Foster - Jaguar China Racing
Championship standings:
PRO
|
Driver Name |
Car # |
Team Name |
Points |
|
Sérgio Jimenez |
10 |
ZEG iCarros Jaguar Brazil |
106 |
|
Simon Evans |
99 |
Team Asia New Zealand |
88 |
|
Cacá Bueno |
0 |
ZEG iCarros Jaguar Brazil |
56 |
|
Alice Powell |
7 |
Jaguar ran racing Team Germany |
45 |
|
Nick Foster |
9 |
Jaguar China Racing |
27 |
|
Takuma Aoki |
24 |
Team Yokohama Challenge |
24 |
|
Gregory Segers |
8 |
Jaguar China Racing |
19 |
PRO-AM
|
Driver Name |
Car # |
Team Name |
Points |
|
Fahad Algosaibi |
13 |
Saudi Racing |
99 |
|
Adalberto Baptista |
18 |
ZEG iCarros Jaguar Brazil |
52 |
|
Paul Spooner |
34 |
Saudi Racing |
42 |
|
Masshur Bal Hejaila |
34 |
Saudi Racing |
19 |
Berlin – Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY Calendar
Rounds 7 & 8 - ‘Super Sunday’ 9 August – 2 races including a ‘Reverse Grid’ race at 11:20 CET and16:45 CET
Round 9 - Wednesday 12 August at 16:45 CET
Round 10 - Thursday 13 August at 16:45 CET
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