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HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES VISITS JAGUAR TCS RACING TECHNICAL HEADQUARTERS

23 April 2026

HRH The Prince of Wales visited Jaguar TCS Racing’s state‑of‑the‑art technical headquarters today, to gain a deeper understanding of the British team’s approach to electrification, innovation and competition.

  • HRH The Prince of Wales visits the Jaguar TCS Racing technical headquarters in Kidlington, Oxfordshire
  • The visit showcased the team at Jaguar TCS Racing who design, develop and manufacture the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7
  • His Royal Highness experienced the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 first‑hand as he stepped into the cockpit of the all‑electric race car
  • The Prince of Wales learned why Jaguar TCS Racing race to innovate and drive technical leadership on‑track for the direct transfer of technology to future Jaguar all‑electric road cars
  • Jaguar TCS Racing driver António Félix da Costa highlighted the technology behind the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 – Jaguar’s most efficient race car, while teammate Mitch Evans, demonstrated the Driver‑in‑the‑Loop simulator
  • His Royal Highness met with Jaguar TCS Racing team members, including engineers and graduates

During the visit, His Royal Highness gained insight into how Jaguar TCS Racing design, develop and manufacture their race‑winning Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 and future race cars in‑house. The Prince of Wales experienced the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 first‑hand as he stepped into the cockpit of the all‑electric race car.

The Prince of Wales was informed of how competing in Formula E provides a platform to innovate and drive technical leadership on‑track for the direct transfer of technology to future Jaguar all‑electric road cars.

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Jaguar TCS Racing driver António Félix da Costa showcased the technology behind the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 – Jaguar’s most advanced active race car to date – providing insight into its all‑electric performance and efficiency. Teammate Mitch Evans demonstrated the team’s Driver‑in‑the‑Loop simulator, highlighting the crucial role simulation, data and strategy play in race preparation. 

His Royal Highness met with team members in a range of different roles across Jaguar TCS Racing, including engineers, mechanics, commercial, and operations, to understand what truly makes a World Championship‑winning team.

His Royal Highness also met with a number of graduates who have completed placements with Jaguar TCS Racing, part of the team’s Race to Inspire strategy.

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We are honoured His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales visited Jaguar TCS Racing’s technical headquarters today to witness the extraordinary work being carried out by everyone in the team.

Motorsport has always been a powerful platform for technology transfer and it was a pleasure for team members to share with The Prince the many innovations we have developed in Formula E and how they will ultimately shape the future of all‑electric Jaguar road cars.

Our people are at the heart of what we do and we’re proud His Royal Highness was able to meet many of them today.

Chris Thorp
JLR Chief of Staff and Motorsport Executive Chairman

Further information

Matt Skelton, Head of Motorsport Communications

Tel: +44 (0)7468 473553

Email: mskelto2@jaguarlandrover.com

 

Emily Hogg, Global PR and Communications Manager

Tel: +44 (0)7384532605

Email: ehogg2@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/   
 

About Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)   

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the technology partner of choice for industry‑leading organizations worldwide. Since its inception in 1968, TCS has upheld the highest standards of innovation, engineering excellence and customer service. It aspires to become the world's largest AI‑led technology services company and enables its clients to transform themselves across the full AI stack, from infrastructure to intelligence.

Rooted in the heritage of the Tata Group, TCS is focused on creating long term value for its clients, its investors, its employees, and the community at large. With the ability to rapidly apply and scale new technologies, the company has built long term partnerships with its clients – helping them emerge as perpetually adaptive enterprises.

As the Title and Technology Partner for Jaguar TCS Racing, TCS drives the evolution of sustainable mobility. In the challenging world of high‑performance motorsport TCS helps Jaguar TCS Racing adapt fast and fight for race wins and podiums.  

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