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JAGUAR TCS RACING BECOMES MOST SUCCESSFUL TEAM IN FORMULA E HISTORY AFTER ANTÓNIO FÉLIX DA COSTA WINS IN JEDDAH

14 February 2026

Jaguar TCS Racing capped off a remarkable weekend in Jeddah with a historic victory from António Félix da Costa and a strong P7 finish for Mitch Evans, showcasing sharp race craft, flawless strategy and exceptional energy management.

  • António Félix da Costa converted third position on the grid into a commanding victory at the Jeddah E‑Prix, marking his 13th career win in Formula E, and Jaguar TCS Racing’s 24th – becoming the most‑winning team in the championship’s history.
  • The win also marks Jaguar TCS Racing’s second victory in the last three races and completes a two‑podium weekend in the first double‑header event of the season.
  • Mitch Evans charged from P13 on the grid to P7 across the line, using his ATTACK MODE strategically to climb into the points and deliver another strong recovery drive for the team.
  • The results come after Jaguar TCS Racing executed flawless race strategy, with both drivers maximising energy, overtaking efficiently, and coordinating in the closing stages.

Starting from third on the grid, da Costa immediately established himself in the lead fight, engaging in clean, hard racing with the front group as he carefully managed energy. By mid‑race, his pace and efficiency put him in a powerful position, and a perfectly timed ATTACK MODE deployment allowed him to seize the lead and build a decisive gap. 

Da Costa controlled the closing stages, extending his lead to more than three seconds and taking a brilliant victory ‑ his first with Jaguar TCS Racing and the 13th win of his Formula E career. The result also marked a Jaguar powertrain 1–2 finish, with Sébastien Buemi finishing second for Jaguar customer team Envision Racing.

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Round 5 of the Jeddah E‑Prix is Jaguar TCS Racing’s 24th win in Formula E – becoming the most‑winning team in the championship’s history.

Starting from P13, Mitch Evans delivered an impressive climb through the field. His first ATTACK MODE was used to great effect, propelling him into the top eight within a single lap. Smart energy management and well‑judged overtakes kept him firmly in the points, and a late second ATTACK MODE push helped him secure P7 at the flag. 

The win completes a two‑podium weekend for Jaguar TCS Racing, following Evans’ P3 on Friday, and marks the team’s second victory in the last three races. It also makes Jaguar the most successful team in Formula E history with 24 race wins since joining the all‑electric championship 10 years ago. 

The team now heads to Spain for the inaugural Madrid E‑Prix, and da Costa’s 150th race in Formula E, as the team continues to build strong championship momentum.

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What a day. The car felt fantastic, the strategy was spot‑on, and once I got into the rhythm I knew we had the pace to fight for the win. To take my first victory with Jaguar TCS Racing — and to help the team become the most successful in Formula E history — is something I’m really proud of. This is only my fifth race with the team, so to already be standing on the top step means a lot. We’re building something strong here, and I can’t wait for what’s next.

ANTÓNIO FÉLIX DA COSTA
JAGUAR TCS RACING DRIVER #13

Massive congratulations to António and the whole team — that was a mega win. From my side, it was a strong race coming through the pack, and we maximised what we had with good energy management and well‑timed ATTACK MODEs. It’s been a great weekend for the team overall, and to see Jaguar make history with its 24th win is something really special. We’re in a good place and I’m excited to keep this momentum rolling.

MITCH EVANS
JAGUAR TCS RACING DRIVER #9

Today is a hugely significant moment for Jaguar TCS Racing. António drove with precision and confidence to a well‑deserved win, Mitch delivered another strong points finish, and the entire team executed at an exceptional level. This victory not only reflects smart strategy and outstanding teamwork, but also marks an important win in the brand’s history in the championship. To achieve two wins in the last three races and a double‑podium weekend shows the consistency we’re building. We’ll carry that energy forward as we continue to push for more.

IAN JAMES
JAGUAR TCS RACING TEAM PRINCIPAL
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Joining the team on the podium was Josh ‘Chip’ Larkin, who will return with Jaguar TCS Racing on Sunday 15 February for Formula E’s EVO Sessions, which will see ten leading content creators take on the GEN3 Evo cars around the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. 

Mitch remains 5th overall in the Drivers’ World Championship, with António moving up to 7th as a result of his first race win with the team. Jaguar TCS Racing is now 2nd in the Teams’ World Championship and Jaguar retains second‑place position in the Manufacturers’ standings. 
 
Jaguar TCS Racing will return to racing next month for Round 6 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the inaugural Madrid E‑Prix (21 March).

Further information

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