JAGUAR TCS RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN THE 2023 ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN LONDON

30 July 2023

  • Jaguar TCS Racing finished runners‑up in the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with 292 points ‑ the team’s biggest points haul in Formula E
  • New Zealander, Mitch Evans, finished third in the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E Drivers’ World Championship with 197 points, only two points behind Nick Cassidy, with his biggest points haul in Formula E
  • Brit, Sam Bird, finished the season in eighth and completed his 44th and final race for the Jaguar TCS Racing team
  • Envision Racing, Jaguar’s customer team, took the Teams’ World Championship, meaning the two Jaguar teams finished in the top two

After 16 races across 11 cities and five continents, Jaguar TCS Racing finished runners‑up in the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with 292 points – the team’s biggest points haul in Formula E. With 11 podiums, four wins, three Pole positions, the team have seen great success. Mitch Evans finished third in the Drivers’ World Championship with 197 points, his biggest points haul in Formula E, and only two points behind second‑place Nick Cassidy. 

Sam Bird finished the season in eighth. After three special years together, the London finale marked Sam Bird’s final race with the team. Having joined Jaguar TCS Racing in 2020, Sam has been a fundamental part of the team, achieving seven podiums, two wins, and racking up an incredible 215 points. As a veteran within the paddock, this year Sam competed in his 100th Formula E race.  

JAGUAR TCS RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN THE 2023 ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN LONDON
JAGUAR TCS RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN THE 2023 ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN LONDON
JAGUAR TCS RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN THE 2023 ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN LONDON
JAGUAR TCS RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN THE 2023 ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN LONDON
JAGUAR TCS RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN THE 2023 ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN LONDON
JAGUAR TCS RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN THE 2023 ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN LONDON

Coming into the final race, Jaguar TCS Racing were equal on points with Envision Racing. Mitch Evans lined up on the front row of the grid with Sam Bird in sixth. The opening five laps of the rain‑affected race were led by the safety car before the E‑Prix was red flagged due to safety concerns. The race was red flagged once more before the green flag was waved, an hour and a half after the race was due to start. After the rolling restart, Nick Cassidy and Mitch Evans pulled clear of the field and, between them, were fighting to define the teams’ title. After 30 laps of incredibly difficult racing conditions, the Envision of Nick Cassidy managed to achieve the win ahead of Mitch by just 4.9 seconds. Meanwhile, Sam Bird, drove an efficient and clean race to bring the car home in seventh position around the ExCeL circuit. 

The 29 and 7 points scored by Nick Cassidy and Sébastien Buemi respectively, meant Envision Racing, Jaguar’s customer team, clinched the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship title with 304 championship points. The 2023 season has been one of the most competitive to date for Jaguar TCS Racing with a record number of points, podiums, pole positions and wins. 

JAGUAR TCS RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN THE 2023 ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN LONDON
JAGUAR TCS RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN THE 2023 ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN LONDON
JAGUAR TCS RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN THE 2023 ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN LONDON
JAGUAR TCS RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN THE 2023 ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN LONDON
JAGUAR TCS RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN THE 2023 ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN LONDON
JAGUAR TCS RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN THE 2023 ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN LONDON

What an incredible season of racing in the new Gen3 era of Formula E. To decide the Championship in the final race against our customer team is a true testament to the performance of the Jaguar I‑TYPE 6 – and to end here in London has been really special. Whilst it’s disappointing not to have taken the Teams’ World Championship title, I’m incredibly proud of all that we have achieved as a manufacturer and team this year. A Jaguar 1‑2 in the Teams’ Championship with Envision Racing winning is an exceptional result. I’d like to congratulate everyone at Envision Racing for securing the Teams’ title.



“I also would like to extend a huge thank you to Sam. It’s been an amazing three years together and he has contributed to the success we’ve seen as a team. Sam joins an illustrious list of drivers that have raced for a Jaguar line‑up, and I know he’s proud of that, as are we. Sam is an extremely talented racing driver who has been a privilege to work with and I know he will see great success in the future.

“Finally, thank you to our colleagues and partners, and our friends all around the world. Without them, none of this would be possible. They help drive performance on the track and off the track and our invaluable to our success.

James Barclay
Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal

Overall I’ve got to look at this year as a positive. To have four wins, three Pole positions and seven podiums is a huge achievement. At one point in the season I was 80 points behind, so to reduce that gap and take the championship fight down to the wire is positive. I’m really proud of my personal performance but the team have been incredible and I can’t thank them enough. From everyone at the track, to back at the factory, everyone at Jaguar TCS Racing is determined to win. A final thank you to all of our fans and partners for all of their support this year.

Mitch Evans
Jaguar TCS Racing driver, #9

We gave it everything and did what we could today, but unfortunately, we just had too much of a deficit coming in at the beginning of the weekend. Congratulations to Envision for their World Championship win. On the whole, this season has been fairly disappointing for me, with a lot of wasted opportunities early on but I have to take the positives – the pace has been strong, I’ve had four podiums, scored nearly 100 points and finished eighth in the championship ahead of some big names. It’s bittersweet to be leaving the team, the past few years have had their fair share of ups and downs, but I want to take the opportunity to say thank you to the team for everything, and I look forward to what the future holds.

Sam Bird
Jaguar TCS Racing driver, #10

Further information

For further information about Jaguar TCS Racing, please contact:    

Rose Jackson, Senior Communications Officer, Jaguar TCS Racing 

Tel: (+44) 7384 244 015  

Email: rjackso9@jaguarlandrover.com  

 

Emily Hogg, Global PR and Communications Manager, Jaguar TCS Racing   

Tel: +44 (0) 7384 532 605   

Email: ehogg2@jaguarlandrover.com   

Notes to Editors

ABOUT JAGUAR TCS RACING   

Jaguar returned to racing in October 2016, becoming the first luxury manufacturer to join the all‑electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship street racing series. In season eight, Mitch Evans finished as runner‑up in the drivers’ standings – his most successful result in Jaguar TCS Racing’s Formula E campaign.   

Formula E is a real‑world test bed for Jaguar with its journey to becoming an all‑electric luxury brand from 2025. Jaguar TCS Racing’s goal is to ‘Reimagine Racing’ and together the team will test, develop, learn and collaborate, sharing insights across JLR which will benefit future road car development. Specifically, learnings and technology transfer from Formula E will help ‘Reimagine” the Jaguar brand coinciding with the company’s commitment to the Gen3 era of Formula E.   

2023 is the first year for the teams to be racing with the Gen3 car, the world’s first net zero race car.    

As an official manufacturer team in Formula E, Jaguar TCS Racing designs its own powertrain, which includes the motor, transmission, inverter, and rear suspension. Jaguar, via its long‑term Formula E technical partner Williams Advanced Engineering, will supply Envision Racing with its powertrain for the Gen3 era.   

To control costs, the carbon fibre chassis and battery are common components and the same for all eleven teams. This allows the focus to be on developing efficient and lightweight electric vehicle powertrains which will improve the performance and range of future JLR electric vehicles.   

Teams have two race cars, 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 2023 championship takes place on temporary street circuits in the centre of the world’s major cities including Mexico City, Diriyah and Rome, with new locations including Hyderabad, Cape Town, and São Paulo. The season finale plays out across a double‑header race weekend in London.    

In 2022, Jaguar TCS Racing finished fourth in the teams' standings with seven podiums, four wins, one pole position, one fastest lap and 231 points scored – the team’s biggest points haul to date. New Zealander, Mitch Evans finished last season as runner‑up with Sam Bird finishing thirteenth overall in the drivers’ standings.   

Formula E remains a key priority for JLR and the company’s Reimagine strategy. As the premier all‑electric world championship, Formula E allows us to test and develop new electric vehicle technologies in a high‑performance environment. It continues to be the test bed for our Race to Innovate mission that will see Race to Road and Road to Race learnings that will help shape our electric future – a future that Jaguar is passionate about, and dedicated to for the benefit of our society, the changing landscape of mobility, sustainability and our clients.    

Through our Race to Inspire mission, Jaguar TCS Racing are committed to inspiring the future generation by using the race programme to create a positive impact on our planet and the communities in which we race. From competing in the world’s first net carbon race car to supporting and training the next generation of engineers and motorsport professionals.    

For more information, visit www.jaguar.com    

About Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)   

TCS is an IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization that has been digitally transforming many of the world's largest businesses for over 50 years. A long‑standing strategic technology partner of Jaguar Land Rover, TCS is committed to leveraging innovative digital technology to help the race team accelerate their electrification journey, win races, and create a more sustainable future. TCS believes that global sports sponsorships with purpose can spark change and positively impact our communities. A part of the Tata Group, TCS has more than 616,000 consultants in 55 countries.