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JAGUAR TCS RACING COMPLETE FIRST PUBLIC TEST AS THE TEAM ENTERS A NEW ERA AND MILESTONE TENTH SEASON

30 October 2025

Jaguar TCS Racing has completed a productive week of pre‑season testing in Valencia, marking a strong start to the team’s milestone tenth season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

  • Jaguar TCS Racing completed a successful pre‑season test in Valencia, setting a strong foundation for its tenth Formula E season.
  • António Félix da Costa joined Mitch Evans on track for the first time, showing promising pace in the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7.
  • Ian James, completed his first official outing as Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal, leading a focused and productive test programme at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo.
  • Jaguar TCS Racing will take part in Formula E’s official Women’s Test tomorrow, welcoming Jamie Chadwick and Juju Noda to the cockpit of the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7.

With new recruit António Félix da Costa joining long‑standing teammate Mitch Evans on track for the first time, the team’s refreshed driver line‑up showed promising pace and cohesion in the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7. Under the guidance of new Team Principal Ian James, the team executed a productive testing programme, signalling confidence ahead of the season opener in São Paulo on 6 December.

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It’s been a really solid few days of testing and we’ve made good progress with the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7. Working with António for the first time on track has been great – he's integrated into the team seamlessly and we’re already pushing each other forward.

Mitch Evans
Jaguar TCS Racing driver, #9

My first test with Jaguar TCS Racing has been incredibly productive. The team has been super welcoming, and we’ve covered a lot of ground this week and I’m already feeling at home. There’s still plenty to learn, but I’m excited about what we can achieve together this season.

António Félix da Costa
Jaguar TCS Racing driver, #13

This week in Valencia has been a hugely productive start to Season 12. With a new driver pairing and a refined Jaguar I‑TYPE 7, the team has worked with real focus and precision across our testing programme. The pace and collaboration between António and Mitch have been impressive and provide a great foundation for the start of the new season.

Ian James
Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal
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Tomorrow, Jaguar TCS Racing will take part in Formula E’s official Women’s Test in Valencia, welcoming Jamie Chadwick and Juju Noda to the cockpit of the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 ‑ who both bring with them exceptional talent and ambition.

With pre‑season testing now complete, attention turns to the season opener in São Paulo on 6 December, where Jaguar TCS Racing will begin its tenth campaign with renewed momentum.

Further information

Holly Webb, Senior Communications Officer, Jaguar TCS Racing 
Tel: +44 (0)77822 851577 

E: hwebb7@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. 

Since then, Jaguar TCS Racing has taken more than 20 race victories and over 50 podium finishes in Formula E, and secured the ABB FIA Formula E Teams’ World Championship and Manufacturer’s Trophy in 2024 – Jaguar’s first World Championship win since 1991.   
   
Last season, competing in the all‑new GEN3 Evo era, Jaguar TCS Racing debuted its most advanced and efficient Formula E race car – the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 – and took six race wins across the 2024/25 campaign. This is the most victories the British team has taken across a single season since joining the championship nine years ago.

Jaguar TCS Racing has a new driver pairing for the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season. Mitch Evans – who has taken the joint‑highest number of victories in Formula E history whilst driving with Jaguar – will team up with Season 6 Formula E champion António Félix da Costa for the forthcoming campaign. The British team will be led by new Team Principal Ian James, who has previously overseen two Drivers’ and Teams’ ABB FIA Formula E World Championship victories for the Mercedes‑EQ Formula E Team and led NEOM McLaren to their historic first Formula E win in 2024.

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 2025/26 World Championship will see many events take place on temporary street circuits in the centre of the world’s major cities including, São Paulo, Jeddah, Tokyo and Monaco. Additional new venues include Miami and Madrid, 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 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/ 

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