Jaguar_TCS_Racing_BerlinS12_R8_MitchEvans_006

EVANS CONQUERS BERLIN TO TAKE ROUND 8 FORMULA E VICTORY

3 May 2026

Mitch Evans produced one of the stand‑out drives of the season in Round 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, charging from a P17 start to win the Berlin E‑Prix at the Tempelhof Street Circuit.

Mitch Evans climbed from a P17 start to win the Berlin E‑Prix with a strategic masterclass built on superior energy management and perfectly timed ATTACK MODE deployments.
The victory marked his second win of the season and secured Jaguar TCS Racing’s fourth win of the year ‑ making them the only team with both drivers as double winners to date in the final season of the GEN3 Evo era.
The race featured intense pack racing, constant four‑wide battles, and major position swings, with Evans picking his way through the field after holding the strongest energy profile in the field by mid‑distance.
António Félix da Costa showed front‑running pace and was in contention for strong points before a late puncture forced a pit stop, dropping him to P18.

In a race defined by heavy energy saving, four‑wide pack racing and constant position changes, Evans executed a perfectly judged strategy that left him with a strong energy profile and ability to control the race from the front.

After opting to compromise qualifying to save tyres for the race, Mitch started from P17 on the grid – and in the early laps he waited patiently for the right point to move forward. A decisive six‑minute ATTACK MODE stint then launched him from P18 into the lead fight, and by lap 27 he emerged at the front with more energy than every rival behind him.

Jaguar_TCS_Racing_BerlinS12_R8_MitchEvans_001

Evans controlled the race with precision, extending his advantage even as the pack jostled behind.

A second late ATTACK MODE activation gave him the tools to retake the lead and hold firm through the closing laps to secure his second win of the season. The result also marked Jaguar TCS Racing’s fourth victory of the year, making them the only team to date with both drivers as double winners in Season 12.

António Félix da Costa showed strong pace and exceptional energy efficiency throughout, running as high as P2 and battling amongst an aggressive lead‑pack. His race unravelled late after contact from Porsche’s Nico Muller caused a puncture and forced a late pit stop, dropping him to P18 despite an otherwise competitive and strategically sharp performance.

Jaguar_TCS_Racing_BerlinS12_R8_MitchEvans_005

Jaguar_TCS_Racing_BerlinS12_R8_MitchEvans_008

Jaguar_TCS_Racing_BerlinS12_R8_MitchEvans_007

That was an amazing result after what’s been a difficult weekend ‑ and we worked hard for it. We’ve been struggling for one lap pace here, so I wanted to try something different ‑ which is why I saved tyres for the race today.

"The team backed me on that call ‑ and then together we executed a perfect race. We were patient early on, then attacked at the right time and I felt comfortable once we got to the front. Now we’ll look to take this momentum to Monaco which feels like a home race to me.

MITCH EVANS

JAGUAR TCS RACING DRIVER #9

Today was a tough one to take. We had the pace, the efficiency, and the strategy to fight at the very front, and for a moment it felt like everything could come together. Unfortunately, the puncture ended our chances, but that’s motorsport sometimes. I’m proud of the performance we showed as a team, and I’m really happy for Mitch and everyone at Jaguar TCS Racing for another win. As always, we will regroup and come back fighting.

ANTÓNIO FÉLIX DA COSTA

JAGUAR TCS RACING DRIVER #13

Jaguar_TCS_Racing_BerlinS12_R8_MitchEvans_003

Jaguar_TCS_Racing_BerlinS12_R8_AntonioFelixdaCosta_002

Jaguar_TCS_Racing_BerlinS12_R8_MitchEvans_004

What a difference a day makes. We came to Berlin knowing we needed to get points on the board and although we did that yesterday, it wasn’t necessarily as many as we wanted. Today that turned around massively with an absolute masterclass from Mitch and the team. We knew that we were lacking on one‑lap pace over the weekend so that ultimately informed our strategy today and it was executed with absolute perfection from both Mitch and the team.

"Given António’s strong pace over the weekend, we decided on a more conventional strategy for him which should have seen him score a strong haul of points as well but, due to his contact in the late stages of the race, we weren’t able to capitalise on that as much as we would have liked.

"I’m very happy for the team and proud of the momentum that we continue to carry – not only over the last few races but hopefully into Monaco too as we head to The Principality in two weeks’ time.

IAN JAMES

JAGUAR TCS RACING TEAM PRINCIPAL

Jaguar TCS Racing returns to the track for the Monaco E‑Prix double‑header, 16‑17 May.

Further information

Matt Skelton, Head of Motorsport Communications, Jaguar TCS Racing
Tel: +44 (0)7468 473553
Email: mskelto2@jaguarlandrover.com

Holly Webb, Senior Communications Officer, Jaguar TCS Racing
Tel: +44 (0)77822 851577
Email: hwebb7@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. 

Images

10

Images

3 May 2026