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ENZO FITTIPALDI AND SHELDON VAN DER LINDE COMPLETE SUCCESSFUL ROOKIE TEST FOR JAGUAR TCS RACING IN BERLIN

13 May 2024

Enzo Fittipaldi and Sheldon van der Linde complete a successful 2024 Berlin Formula E Rookie Test.

  • Sheldon van der Linde finished both Berlin Official Formula E Rookie Test sessions in the top four
  • Brazilian Enzo Fittipaldi completed his first official Rookie Test for Jaguar TCS Racing, finishing the second session in P6
  • The Rookie Test took place at the Tempelhof Circuit in Berlin on Monday 13 May after Jaguar TCS Racing’s most successful race weekend in Formula E, taking 65 points over the double‑header in the German capital

South African Sheldon van der Linde returned after three previous successful rookie tests for Jaguar TCS Racing. He finished the first session in P4, and the second session in P3.

Today, at the Tempelhof Airport, was Enzo's Formula E debut, and the first time he has driven the Jaguar I‑TYPE 6. He finished the first session in P13, and the second session in P6.
 

It’s always fun to be behind the wheel of the Jaguar I‑TYPE 6 today, for my fourth rookie test with the team. In the morning I finished in P4, and in the afternoon I finished in P3, so ultimately a very successful day. We were also able to test a few things for the team, which hopefully will help Mitch and Nick fight for the World Championship as they head into the final six races of the season!

Sheldon van der Linde
Jaguar TCS Racing rookie driver

Today was the first time I’ve driven the Jaguar I‑TYPE 6, not only that but the first time I’ve driven an electric car. It’s different from any other race cars I’ve driven, with a lot of complex systems to get your head round, but I really enjoyed the experience. My brother tested with Jaguar previously, so it was cool to follow in his footsteps and overall, today was very positive for myself and the team. Thank you Jaguar TCS Racing for having me on board and bringing me up to speed.

Enzo Fittipaldi
Jaguar TCS Racing rookie driver

Further information

For further information about Jaguar TCS Racing, please contact: 

Ella Seager, Senior Communications Officer, Jaguar TCS Racing 

Tel: +44 (0) 7764 377554 

Email: eseager@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 the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Jaguar TCS Racing finished runners‑up with 292 points – the team’s biggest points haul in Formula E.    

Mitch Evans finished third in the 2023 Drivers’ World Championship with 197 points, his biggest points haul in Formula E, and continues to compete for the team in 2024. Nick Cassidy joins the team’s driver line‑up for the 2024 season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.    

The 2023 season saw all teams race with the Gen3 car, the world’s first net zero race car. Jaguar TCS Racing continues to race with the Jaguar I‑TYPE 6 in 2024.    

Beyond its all‑electric concept, Formula E is unique in the world of motorsport for its choice of venues. The 2024 championship will take place on existing tracks and temporary street circuits in the centre of the world’s major cities including Mexico City, Diriyah and Monaco, with new locations including Tokyo and Shanghai. The season finale will play out across a double‑header race weekend in London.    

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 Fortescue WAE, 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.    

Formula E remains a key priority for JLR and the company’s Reimagine strategy. As the premier all‑electric world championship, Formula E allows the team to test and develop new electric vehicle technologies in a high‑performance environment. It continues to be the test bed for the team’s Race to Innovate mission that will see Race to Road and Road to Race learnings that will help shape the 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 https://media.jaguarracing.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 55 years. A long‑standing strategic technology partner of JLR, TCS leverages critical and emerging technology to help the race team accelerate their electrification journey, win races, and create a more sustainable future. TCS works to build better futures and uses learnings from the racetrack to transform the mobility ecosystem. A part of the Tata Group, TCS has over 603,000 consultants worldwide.    

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