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Nick Cassidy, 2025 Tokyo E-Prix, Jaguar TCS Racing
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POST-RACE MEDIA ADVISORY: 2024/25 ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: R8, TOKYO, 17 MAY

17 May 2025

In an incident‑packed Round 8 of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Nick Cassidy finished tenth and scored an additional point for fastest lap at the Tokyo E‑Prix.

  • Nick Cassidy finished tenth and took the fastest lap in rain‑affected Round 8 of 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Japan
  • Jaguar TCS Racing #37 promoted into the top 10 after Mahindra’s Nyck de Vries was penalised for contact with Mitch Evans, which forced the Jaguar TCS Racing #9 to retire whilst challenging for a possible top six result
  • Qualifying was cancelled after heavy rainfall, meaning the finishing order from Free Practice 2 set the grid
  • The Tokyo E‑Prix resumes tomorrow (Sunday 18 May) for Round 9 of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E season

The Jaguar TCS Racing #37 of Nick Cassidy was promoted into the top 10 after Mahindra’s Nyck de Vries received a time penalty for contact with Mitch Evans, with the subsequent damage meaning the Kiwi was unable to continue. The Jaguar TCS Racing #9 had looked set for a strong points finish before being spun into the barriers by the Dutchman, while team‑mate Cassidy showed searing pace in the closing stages after changing tyres during a red flag stoppage. 
 
In a rain‑affected Round 8, qualifying was cancelled due to the extreme adverse weather conditions, which meant the final classification from a disrupted FP2 determined the starting grid for the race. That left Nick starting in P13 and Mitch in P19.  
 
The field set off behind the Safety Car to begin with to check conditions and suitability to start the race. As the weather improved the race began with a standing start. With mixed conditions on track, and Pit Boost creating an additional variable, there was a mix of strategies in the opening stages. Mitch climbed five places over two laps after taking his first four‑minute Attack Mode. The race was red flagged on lap 13 after Maximillian Guenther stopped on track, with Mitch in P12 and Nick P16, the latter with both Attack Modes still to deploy. 
 
As the race resumed, Mitch took his Pit Boost and second Attack Mode as he looked to make up further ground on the cars in front, but on lap 17 contact from de Vries spun the Jaguar TCS Racing #37 into the barriers. The Kiwi was able to briefly continue, but the resultant heavy damage to the rear of his Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 meant he was forced to retire three laps later. 
 
Cassidy, after changing tyres during the red flag stoppage, began to show considerable pace and climb up the order, albeit with his mandatory Pit Boost stop still to take. After pitting from the lead having taken his first Attack Mode, the Kiwi rejoined in P12 and began to close on the cars ahead, still with one Attack Mode remaining. 

Despite finishing less than a second off the top 10 on the road, Cassidy was promoted into the points following de Vries’ time penalty. 
 
The Tokyo E‑Prix resumes tomorrow (Sunday 18 May) for Round 9 of Formula E Season 11. 

There are definitely some mixed feelings following today’s race in Tokyo. Nick scoring two points, including taking the fastest lap, is positive but only small consolation considering the strong pace he was showing in the closing stages after the red flag. Mitch had looked like banking a good haul of points with a possible top 6 finish through a mix of strong pace from the ninth row of the grid and some decisive strategy from the team. Being spun into the barriers by de Vries ruled out any chance of a strong result.

"We were heavily impacted by the cancellation of qualifying today but on a positive note Mitch and Nick’s progress in the race and fastest lap shows that if we can start towards the front of the pack we are capable of a great result. We will be pushing hard tomorrow to ensure we leave the Tokyo E‑Prix with a strong result.

JAMES BARCLAY
JAGUAR TCS RACING TEAM PRINCIPAL
Nick Cassidy, 2025 Tokyo E-Prix, Jaguar TCS Racing
Nick Cassidy, 2025 Tokyo E-Prix, Jaguar TCS Racing
Nick Cassidy, 2025 Tokyo E-Prix, Jaguar TCS Racing
Nick Cassidy, 2025 Tokyo E-Prix, Jaguar TCS Racing
Nick Cassidy, 2025 Tokyo E-Prix, Jaguar TCS Racing
Nick Cassidy, 2025 Tokyo E-Prix, Jaguar TCS Racing

I am glad we were able to recover and finish in the points after a difficult start to the day.

“We showed great pace in the closing stages, which shows the speed is there in the car in the right conditions, and so that is something for us to build on heading into tomorrow’s race.

NICK CASSIDY
JAGUAR TCS RACING DRIVER, #37

A very disappointing end to my race, having to retire the car with significant damage after contact that was no fault of my own – something the stewards clearly agree with.

“At that point I think we were looking good for a top eight finish ‑ maybe better. From our starting position that would have been a great result. But I know the team will repair the car for tomorrow ‑ and we go again.

MITCH EVANS
JAGUAR TCS RACING DRIVER, #9
Mitch Evans, 2025 Tokyo E-Prix, Jaguar TCS Racing
Mitch Evans, 2025 Tokyo E-Prix, Jaguar TCS Racing
Mitch Evans, 2025 Tokyo E-Prix, Jaguar TCS Racing
Mitch Evans, 2025 Tokyo E-Prix, Jaguar TCS Racing
Mitch Evans, 2025 Tokyo E-Prix, Jaguar TCS Racing
Mitch Evans, 2025 Tokyo E-Prix, Jaguar TCS Racing

Further information

Montana Wright, Global Communications & PR Manager, Jaguar TCS Racing    
Tel: +44 (0)7384 532 524  
Email: montanawright@jaguarlandrover.com   

Josh Bell, Senior Communications Officer, Jaguar TCS Racing    
Tel: +44 (0)7469 405 349  
Email: jbell7@jaguarlandrover.com   

Notes to Editors

Jaguar returned to racing in October 2016, becoming the first luxury manufacturer to join the all‑electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship.  

In 2024, Jaguar TCS Racing won the ABB FIA Formula E Teams’ World Championship, Jaguar’s first World Championship win since 1991. Jaguar also won the newly created Manufacturer’s Trophy with the I‑TYPE 6 – Jaguar’s all‑electric GEN3 Formula E race car.  

Jaguar TCS Racing drivers Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy finished second and third respectively in the 2024 Drivers’ World Championship. Both Mitch and Nick will compete again for Jaguar TCS Racing in Season 11, as Formula E moves into the GEN3 Evo era. Spanning Seasons 11 and 12, GEN3 Evo will see further technical advancements to the world’s only net carbon zero all‑electric race cars including new powertrains and the adoption of all‑wheel‑drive in certain phases of qualifying and racing.    

Jaguar TCS Racing have also confirmed a long‑term commitment to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship by signing to participate in the GEN4 era, set to commence in 2026 and running through seasons 13‑16. 

Beyond its all‑electric concept, Formula E is unique in the world of motorsport for its choice of venues. The 2024/2025 World Championship will see many events take place on temporary street circuits in the centre of the world’s major cities including, São Paulo, Diriyah, Tokyo and Monaco. Additional new venues include Miami, with the season finale again set to 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 generator unit, transmission, inverter, and rear suspension. Jaguar, via its long‑term Formula E technical partner Fortescue Zero, will also supply Envision Racing with its powertrain for the GEN3 Evo 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 Jaguar’s all‑electric future.  

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 zero 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 56 years. A long‑standing strategic technology partner of JLR, TCS leverages advanced technologies 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 612,000 consultants worldwide. 

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