- Entertaining Round 5 of the Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY series in Berlin
- Sérgio Jimenez leads the series with seven-point lead over Simon Evans
- Podium and points for Team Asia New Zealand driver Simon Evans
- Round 4 race winner Cacá Bueno finishes in P3
- Michelin VIP driver Oli Webb puts in second best VIP driver performance with P4
- Fahad Algosaibi wins the PRO-AM category
The Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY was fully-charged today with some of the closest racing we’ve seen all season between Sérgio Jimenez, Simon Evans and Cacá Bueno.
ATTACK MODE was the order of the day and played into Sérgio’s hands utilising the extra 20 per cent more power when he needed it most to defend his series ambitions by hunting down Evans and finishing in P1 – his third victory of the season.
Heavy defending by Australian Nick Foster kept Simon Evans behind for the early part of the race. The Kiwi’s strategic use of ATTACK MODE helped him put pressure on his title rival Jimenez to finish runner-up.
ZEG iCarros Jaguar Brazil racer Cacá Bueno was unable to capitalise on his pole position today when he missed the ATTACK MODE activation which put him down the order to round off the podium.
Michelin VIP driver Oli Webb finished just off the podium following a race-long battle with Jaguar China Racing driver Nick Foster who is making his eTROPHY debut in Berlin.
Fahad Algosaibi took P1 once again in the PRO-AM race and extends his lead in the category.
Alice Powell struggled to get the best out of her Jaguar ran racing Team Germany eTROPHY in Berlin and finished P7 after missing ATTACK MODE multiple times.
I needed to fight today as the top few drivers are aggressive with me. It’s been a very hot day and the tyres are struggling with grip, particularly in ATTACK MODE – the car is hard to handle with lots of power but I think I used my ATTACK MODE well and I am happy. I knew I could win the race when Cacá missed a planned ATTACK MODE. I am very happy with the car. I needed to beat Cacá today - even though he is one of the best drivers in Brazil. After yesterday’s performance I did my homework and was successful.
Sérgio Jimenez
ZEG iCarros Jaguar Brazil Driver (10):
A good result today from P4 in qualifying to P2. That’s quite hard to do in the Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY. I was disappointed with my performance in qualifying and my time in the last sector. I know I have a strong race pace so the next step is to nail qualifying. ATTACK MODE was so crucial today for me and I felt like I used it wisely. I’ve had a great day.
Simon Evans
Team Asia New Zealand (99)
VICTORY FOR SÉRGIO JIMENEZ IN BERLIN
VICTORY FOR SÉRGIO JIMENEZ IN BERLIN
VICTORY FOR SÉRGIO JIMENEZ IN BERLIN
It was good to stay up close to PRO driver, Alice Powell, today. I seem to keep losing time in the last sector that I need to work on but I am happy with P1 in the PRO-AM category today.
Fahad Algosaibi
Team Saudi Racing (13)
I’m very happy with the P4 today! I had fastest lap of the race overall so it meant my progress in the car got better and better – very happy with the result. I missed ATTACK MODE which I think cost me the podium as the pace I had was very strong. I’d love to come back and do it again. It’s been great to be invited by Michelin and Jaguar Racing to be involved in the I-PACE eTROPHY.
Oli Webb
Michelin VIP Driver (1)
Another close race today with fire in the belly for the top runners. Incredible driving again by the Brazilian duo and Simon Evans who managed to split them. Another strong drive from Nick Foster considering he hasn’t had much time in the car before Berlin. I am interested to see how the pack fairs with a traditional track layout at Templehof on Saturday and the increasingly warm temperatures that make the circuit’s very abrasive surface a challenge on managing the tyres.
Mark Turner
Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY Series Manager
Results after Round 5 – Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY, Berlin
Overall results:
P1 - Sérgio Jimenez – ZEG iCarros Jaguar Brazil
P2 - Simon Evans – Team Asia New Zealand
P3 - Cacá Bueno – ZEG iCarros Jaguar Brazil
P4 - Oliver Webb – Jaguar VIP Driver
P5 - Nick Foster – Jaguar China Racing
P6 – Gregory Segers – Jaguar China Racing
P7 - Alice Powell – Jaguar ran racing Team Germany
P8 – Fahad Algosaibi – Saudi Racing
P9 – Takuma Aoki – Team Yokohama Dreams
P10 – Paul Spooner – Saudi Racing
P11 – Adalberto Baptista - ZEG iCarros Jaguar Brazil
Championship standings:
PRO
|
Driver Name |
Car Number |
Team Name |
Points |
|
Sérgio Jimenez |
10 |
ZEG iCarros Jaguar Brazil |
84 |
|
Simon Evans |
99 |
|
77 |
|
Cacá Bueno |
0 |
ZEG iCarros Jaguar Brazil |
41 |
|
Alice Powell |
7 |
Jaguar ran racing Team Germany |
39 |
|
Nick Foster |
9 |
Jaguar China Racing |
23 |
|
Takuma Aoki |
24 |
Team Yokohama Challenge |
19 |
|
Gregory Segers |
8 |
Jaguar China Racing |
11 |
PRO-AM
|
Driver Name |
Car Number |
Team Name |
Points |
|
Fahad Algosaibi |
13 |
Saudi Racing |
77 |
|
Adalberto Baptista |
18 |
ZEG iCarros Jaguar Brazil |
41 |
|
Paul Spooner |
34 |
Saudi Racing |
26 |
|
Masshur Bal Hejaila |
34 |
Saudi Racing |
19 |
Berlin – Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY Calendar
Round 5 - Thursday 6 August at 16:45 CET
Round 6 - Saturday 8 August at 16:45 CET
Rounds 7 & 8 - ‘Super Sunday’ 9 August – 2 races including a ‘Reverse Grid’ race at 11:20 CET and 16:45 CET
Round 9 - Wednesday 12 August at 16:45 CET
Round 10 - Thursday 13 August at 16:45 CET
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