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JAGUAR TCS RACING TO GIVE IT THEIR ALL IN FORMULA E LONDON FINALE
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JAGUAR TCS RACING TO GIVE IT THEIR ALL IN FORMULA E LONDON FINALE

24 July 2023

Jaguar TCS Racing return to their home race this weekend, as the 2023 ABB Formula E World Championship concludes on the streets of London. Picking up off the back of a rollercoaster Rome double‑header, the team is determined to push for as many points as possible in rounds 15 and 16.

  • Jaguar TCS Racing head to the ExCeL London for the showstopping finale of the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship this weekend
  • Battle for the top spot has hotted up following dramatic double‑header in Rome
  • Currently third in the team standings, Jaguar TCS Racing aim to give it their all in the final two races on home soil
  • It marks the third time Formula E has competed at this unique venue – a home race for the British team
  • Lights go green at the 2023 Hankook London E‑Prix at 17:00 on 29 and 30 July, before a driver and a team are crowned champions of the electric single‑seater World Championship

In a full circle moment, the Jaguar I‑TYPE 6 will make its race debut in London, eight months after its iconic black, white and gold design was revealed in England’s capital city at the team’s launch for the 2023 season.

 

It marks the third time the team has raced at this unique indoor/outdoor track, where they’ve previously picked up points and a podium. Thanks to the unique and exciting layout of the track, drivers can expect a variety of surfaces from the smooth track inside the ExCeL to the uneven streets around the historical Royal Docks as the circuit takes the Gen3 race cars outdoors.

 

During the build‑up to the race, Jaguar TCS Racing driver Sam Bird will visit one of ExCeL’s local charities, Newham All Star Sports Academy (NASSA), a sport‑for‑social‑change charity based in the University of East London. On Wednesday 26 July, the British driver will join a sports camp hosted by the academy, taking with him the Jaguar I‑TYPE 6 race car, to engage with young people about the importance of sport and exercise for sustaining mental health. Founded in 2006, the academy began by offering competitive basketball to local children and youths, as well as a safe haven to play sport away from the lure of alcohol, drugs and crime in one of London’s most deprived boroughs. The academy builds ambitious, successful and responsible young adults, and provides an alternative to engaging in anti‑social behaviour.

 

Days later, Sam will race on home soil and will be joined by his teammate Mitch Evans. The Jaguar pair will take on arguably the most important two races of the season which will see both the Drivers’ and Teams’ World Championship decided.

 

The season has been one of the most competitive to date for Jaguar TCS Racing, having already hit their record number of podiums and pole positions, with two races left to go. To combine those results with customer team Envision Racing, Jaguar‑powered cars have clinched six wins, 16 podiums and four pole positions so far – more than any other manufacturer.

 

Jaguar TCS Racing sit third in the teams’ standings, with Mitch Evans in third and Sam Bird in ninth.

JAGUAR TCS RACING TO GIVE IT THEIR ALL IN FORMULA E LONDON FINALE
JAGUAR TCS RACING TO GIVE IT THEIR ALL IN FORMULA E LONDON FINALE
JAGUAR TCS RACING TO GIVE IT THEIR ALL IN FORMULA E LONDON FINALE
JAGUAR TCS RACING TO GIVE IT THEIR ALL IN FORMULA E LONDON FINALE
JAGUAR TCS RACING TO GIVE IT THEIR ALL IN FORMULA E LONDON FINALE
JAGUAR TCS RACING TO GIVE IT THEIR ALL IN FORMULA E LONDON FINALE

I am extremely proud that we go into the final race weekend of the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with Jaguar TCS Racing once again in the top three of the team World Championship standings. For the last three seasons, we have gone into the final race weekend in a position to fight for either the driver or team championship, this shows the impressive consistency and determination this team has. In addition, our customer team Envision Racing are also in the top three of the World Championship teams' standings. Securing six wins and 16 podiums between us, since starting in January, shows how competitive the Jaguar I‑TYPE 6 and both teams have been this season. With only the double‑header finale left to go, we are incredibly motivated to give it our best one more time for both championships in London.

James Barclay
Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal

I left Rome with a mixture of emotions but I’m heading to London ready to end on a high note, giving it my all and aiming for the best possible result. It’s been an incredible season of racing – we’ve had a really fast and efficient Jaguar I‑TYPE 6, I’ve had three wins, five podiums and I’m hopeful to get a few more this weekend.

Mitch Evans
Jaguar TCS Racing driver, #9

Racing on home soil will always be special for me and I’m looking forward to seeing how the Jaguar I‑TYPE 6 performs on this track. I’m going into this weekend feeling determined to do my best for the team in our quest for the team championship.

Sam Bird
Jaguar TCS Racing driver, #10

London is a unique track. It has the shortest length of the season at just over 2km, but it packs 20 corners into that lap which weaves indoors and outdoors. Owing to the buildings, the radio comms with the driver is often patchy meaning managing traffic management in sessions and qualifying can be tricky. The indoor section has the highest grip of the year with the special grip‑paint on the surface there. The outdoor section is made up of tight and twisty cornering and there are kerbs at several of the apexes of medium speed chicanes. As a result, the London circuit is a very technical challenge for the teams. The drivers need to get in a rhythm and blend attacking hard at some of those kerbed chicanes but be smooth in the twisty sections. The revisions in the last sector also give a bit of a reset there, so that will be interesting to see how all the teams adapt to the new turns 15 to 18. We expect an exciting weekend with the backdrop of the two Championships being decided adding extra spice!

Phil Charles
Jaguar TCS Racing Technical Manager

Rounds 15 and 16 of the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship get underway at 17:00 local time on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July.   

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.  

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