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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: R9, TOKYO, 18 MAY

18 May 2025

Nick Cassidy moved up from 13th on the grid to finish seventh in Round 9 of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Japan.

  • Nick Cassidy climbs six places to finish seventh in Round 9 of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Japan for third consecutive points finish
  • Following an accident in qualifying, Mitch Evans was not able to take the start today in Tokyo
  • Jaguar TCS Racing are now fourth in the Manufacturers’ World Championship, and eighth in the Teams’ standings
  • Rounds 10/11 of Formula E Season 11 take place in China – the double‑header Shanghai E‑Prix being on 31 May/1 June

The Jaguar TCS Racing #37 driver navigated his way through a closely fought second race of the Tokyo E‑Prix to climb six places and claim his third consecutive points finish.  
 
Mitch Evans was unfortunately unable to take the start of the race following damage incurred after a crash in this morning’s qualifying session. Though the team worked tirelessly to repair the car ahead of the race, there was not enough time to complete the work required. 
 
Mitch and Nick were both in Group A for Qualifying, and following Mitch’s incident Nick was also unable to make it through to the Duels, finishing just over two tenths off the top four fastest times and so started from the seventh row of the grid. 
 
There were multiple changes of position in the opening stages, but Nick was able to stay with the leading group of cars prior to taking his first Attack Mode on lap 15. The Kiwi then efficiently moved up the order and by the end of his four‑minute Attack Mode deployment on lap 18 was into P5. 
 
After dropping to P9, the Jaguar TCS Racing #37 took his second Attack Mode deployment four laps later, but with all other cars ahead also taking their final Attack Mode the field was largely neutralised. 
 
As the lead cars fought hard up ahead, Nick was able to capitalise and move up two further positions after contact between McLaren’s Taylor Barnard and Mahindra’s Edoardo Mortara led to the former crashing into retirement, while the latter received a time penalty for causing the collision. That incident brought out the Safety Car in the closing stages, but despite getting one final flying lap in to round off the 32‑lap race, Nick was unable to make up any more places. 

Nick made brilliant progress through the field to climb six positions, but unfortunately just missing out on the Duels in qualifying meant he had a lot of progress to make to get up into the points paying positions. He did just that exceptionally well and he may have made up even more places without that late Safety Car period, but it wasn’t to be.

“Mitch was pushing hard in qualifying which is exactly what we want our drivers to do, it was a very rare mistake and glad he was ok. Initially, we thought we’d have the car out – but ultimately there was just too much to do in the timeframe we had to get the Jaguar TCS Racing #9 race car ready. No‑one is at fault here and I want to make it clear how proud I am of how both the team and Mitch handled this difficult situation.”

“We know we haven’t quite found the consistent speed in the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 so far this season, but are taking plenty of learnings from every event and know the potential for strong performance is there. Our focus now switches to Shanghai, where we have happy memories after scoring a 1‑3 last season, and we look forward to bouncing back strongly in China.

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’m pleased to bring home some more points today after a challenging qualifying session this morning. Everyone is working flat out to unlock more performance in the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7, and hopefully we’ll be able to bounce back strongly in Shanghai.

NICK CASSIDY
JAGUAR TCS RACING DRIVER, #37

Clearly a very disappointing day, especially on top of being taken out of the race yesterday.

“I know the team did everything they could to get the car ready for the today’s race after the qualifying accident ‑ and I want to thank them for that ‑ but ultimately we just ran out of time. We’ll regroup now ahead of Shanghai.

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

Following the Tokyo E‑Prix, Jaguar TCS Racing are now eighth in the Teams’ World Championship and sit fourth in the Manufacturers’ standings. Nick and Mitch are 13th and 16th, respectively, in the Drivers’ World Championship. 

Rounds 10/11 of Formula E Season 11 take place in China – the double‑header Shanghai 
E‑Prix being on 31 May/1 June. 

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 405349  
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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