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JAMIE CHADWICK, JAGUAR TCS RACING
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JAGUAR TCS RACING CONFIRMS JAMIE CHADWICK AND ANNOUNCES LEONARDO FORNAROLI FOR ROOKIE DRIVER TEST IN BERLIN

7 July 2025

Jaguar TCS Racing has announced Jamie Chadwick and Leonardo Fornaroli as its driver pairing for the upcoming 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship rookie test in Berlin, Germany.

  • Jamie Chadwick and Leonardo Fornaroli will represent Jaguar TCS Racing in the official Formula E rookie driver test to be held after the Berlin E‑Prix
  • For Chadwick, the UK’s most decorated woman motorsport driver, this will the third outing in the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 this season following tests in Jarama and Jeddah
  • Currently competing in FIA Formula 2, Fornaroli is the reigning FIA Formula 3 champion. His test in Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 will be his first in Formula E
  • The Season 11 rookie test will take place on 14 July after Rounds 13 and 14 of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the Tempelhof Airport circuit.
LEONARDO FORNAROLI, JAGUAR TCS RACING

The official Formula E rookie test will be held on Monday 14 July after the Berlin E‑Prix (12‑13 July). 
 
Three‑time W Series champion Chadwick has enjoyed a successful 2025 racing in sportscars. In addition to making her Le Mans debut in June, Chadwick has taken victory in the European Le Mans Series events this season for IDEC Sport in the LMP2 class. This will be third time Chadwick has tested the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 in Season 10, having driven in both the women's test in Madrid and the Rookie Free Practice session in Jeddah. 
 
In contrast, the Berlin rookie test will be the first time Fornaroli has driven Formula E machinery. The Italian is currently fourth in the FIA Formula 2 standings after taking his first victory of the season last weekend at Silverstone, and has a further four podiums and two pole positions so far in 2025 for Invicta Racing. Fornaroli is the current FIA Formula 3 champion, having taken the coveted crown in 2024 at the second attempt, scoring two pole positions and seven podiums in total. 

The rookie tests are extremely important, giving the opportunity to talented drivers to experience the pinnacle of electric motorsport and the latest Formula E GEN3 Evo car. We’re delighted to welcome back Jamie to the team and give her another chance to put the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 through its paces. Jamie has enjoyed plenty of success in sportscars this year and has excelled across multiple motorsport disciplines, so it will be great to see her drive in Formula E again.

“We are also delighted to welcome Leonardo into the team in Berlin. Leonardo is enjoying an impressive debut season in Formula 2 off the back of winning the Formula 3 title last year – a superb achievement against a really strong field of drivers. We look forward to seeing what Leonardo can do behind the wheel of the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 as he showcases his skillset in Formula E for the first time.

JAMES BARCLAY
JAGUAR TCS RACING TEAM PRINCIPAL
JAMIE CHADWICK, JAGUAR TCS RACING

I’m looking forward to teaming up with Jaguar TCS Racing once again for the rookie test in Berlin. I am hugely grateful for the opportunities I’ve already had to drive the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 this season, and am eager to get back out on track with the team again.

JAMIE CHADWICK
JAGUAR TCS RACING DRIVER

It is a privilege to mark my first official test in Formula E with Jaguar TCS Racing. It is going to be a new challenge for me, but one I am looking forward to. To work with the current world championship‑winning team is a great opportunity for me and it will be really exciting to take to the Tempelhof Airport circuit for the first time.

LEONARDO FORNAROLI
JAGUAR TCS RACING DRIVER
LEONARDO FORNAROLI, JAGUAR TCS RACING

Further information

Josh Bell, Senior Communications Officer, Jaguar TCS Racing   
Tel: +44 (0)7469 405349 
Email: jbell7@jaguarlandrover.com  
 
Montana Wright, Global PR & Communications Manager, Jaguar TCS Racing    
Tel: +44 (0)7384 532524  
Email: montanawright@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.  

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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