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MITCH EVANS, JAGUAR TCS RACING
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MITCH EVANS LEADS DRIVERS’ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER FINISHING SECOND IN MONACO FOR JAGUAR TCS RACING

16 May 2026

Jaguar TCS Racing’s Mitch Evans scored a strong second‑place at the Monaco E‑Prix to move into the lead of the Drivers’ World Championship.

  • After a second‑place finish in Round 9 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Monaco, Jaguar TCS Racing’s Mitch Evans leads the Drivers’ standings
  • The Jaguar TCS Racing #9 driver claimed his fifth podium of the campaign around the streets of the Principality, moving up from fourth on the grid
  • Jaguar TCS Racing also now lead the Teams’ World Championship
  • Jaguar TCS Racing were cruelly denied two Jaguar I‑TYPE 7s finishing on the podium after António Félix da Costa was forced to retire with three laps to go following contact with Cupra Kiro’s Dan Ticktum
  • The Jaguar TCS Racing #13 was unable to continue following the collision, with Ticktum adjudged to be at fault and subsequently penalised
  • Round 10 takes place in Monaco tomorrow (17 May 2026)

Through a combination of strong qualifying, consistent race pace and decisive strategy, the Jaguar TCS Racing #9 driver took his fifth podium finish in seven races to take a 15‑point lead in the Drivers’ standings. 
 
Jaguar TCS Racing also moved into the lead of the Teams’ World Championship with that result, although it could have been even more but for team‑mate António Félix da Costa being taken out of contention whilst battling for third with three laps to go. 
 
The Portuguese driver, who had moved up from eighth on the grid following some superb overtakes earlier in the race, was hit by Cupra Kiro’s Dan Ticktum in the closing stages and was forced to retire. Ticktum received a post‑race time penalty as a result of the incident. 

MITCH EVANS, JAGUAR TCS RACING
MITCH EVANS, JAGUAR TCS RACING
MITCH EVANS, JAGUAR TCS RACING
MITCH EVANS, JAGUAR TCS RACING
MITCH EVANS, JAGUAR TCS RACING
MITCH EVANS, JAGUAR TCS RACING

The two Jaguar TCS Racing I‑TYPE 7s started in the top‑eight after progressing from Group B in Qualifying. Both Mitch and António were knocked out in the Duels by eventual race winner Mahindra’s Nyck de Vries, ensuring they lined up on the grid in Monaco in fourth and eighth, respectively. 
 
At the start, António made excellent progress to climb three places in the opening five laps. A brief Safety Car period did not curtail his progress, passing Mitch after the restart to take fourth as both Jaguar I‑TYPE 7s ran in the top‑five. On Lap 15, Mitch boxed to take his mandatory PIT BOOST stop while António took his ATTACK MODE to climb into the lead of the race two laps later. 
 
When António took his PIT BOOST on Lap 20 he rejoined in the lead, but was passed by de Vries and team‑mate Mitch who were both in ATTACK MODE. The top‑three ran close together, but were caught by pole‑sitter Ticktum who opted for a late ATTACK MODE deployment. 
 
Despite passing António in ATTACK MODE, he was vulnerable to the Jaguar TCS Racing #13’s superior pace which set up a battle for the final spot on the podium in the closing stages. As Antonio made his move, he was hit by the Cupra Kiro driver at the Nouvelle Chicane on Lap 27 and forced to retire. 
 
A subsequent Full Course Yellow stabilised the race with Mitch, who was pressuring de Vries for victory in the latter stages, settling for second and his fifth podium finish in the Principality. 

MITCH EVANS, JAGUAR TCS RACING
MITCH EVANS, JAGUAR TCS RACING
MITCH EVANS, JAGUAR TCS RACING
MITCH EVANS, JAGUAR TCS RACING
MITCH EVANS, JAGUAR TCS RACING
MITCH EVANS, JAGUAR TCS RACING

It’s been a really strong day today and to take the championship lead is a great feeling, although there’s still a long way to go. We worked hard to make sure we were in the fight by qualifying well and staying consistent throughout the race.

“It’s a real shame what happened to Antonio right at the end when it was looking like an even stronger day for the team. Hopefully he can bounce back tomorrow, and we’ll look to build on what we achieved today.

MITCH EVANS
JAGUAR TCS RACING DRIVER #9

That’s an incredibly frustrating way to finish what had been a positive race ‑ and an almost certain podium. You’ll have seen the penalty for Dan [Ticktum], but that’s doesn’t get me back any points ‑ my race was ruined.

“But, I have a fast car ‑ and I know I am fast around these streets. Tomorrow I’ll be back fighting hard.

ANTÓNIO FÉLIX DA COSTA
JAGUAR TCS RACING DRIVER #13
ANTÓNIO FÉLIX DA COSTA, JAGUAR TCS RACING
ANTÓNIO FÉLIX DA COSTA, JAGUAR TCS RACING
ANTÓNIO FÉLIX DA COSTA, JAGUAR TCS RACING
ANTÓNIO FÉLIX DA COSTA, JAGUAR TCS RACING
ANTÓNIO FÉLIX DA COSTA, JAGUAR TCS RACING
ANTÓNIO FÉLIX DA COSTA, JAGUAR TCS RACING

First of all, Monaco’s delivered another thrilling race ‑ albeit one of contrasting outcomes for us. Strategically the team were decisive. We were bold with Antonio, taking Attack early and Pit Boost late ‑ adopting the opposite strategy with Mitch. With five laps to go, that decisiveness had worked ‑ Mitch was running P2 and Antonio P4, both clearly in very strong positions. A double podium was on.

“Antonio was up on energy and quicker than Dan Ticktum. As a team we’d noted Dan moving under braking for a while before the incident that took Antonio out. The penalty was therefore justified but it does little to soothe Antonio’s ‑ and the Team’s ‑ frustration.

“For Mitch ‑ P2 today is a great result. It propels Mitch into the lead of the drivers’ championship and Jaguar TCS Racing the lead of the Teams’ title. Tomorrow, we go again.

IAN JAMES
JAGUAR TCS RACING TEAM PRINCIPAL

The second race of the Monaco E‑Prix takes place tomorrow (17 May 2026) for Round 10 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

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.    

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 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 carbon zero championship to supporting and training the next generation of engineers and motorsport professionals.      

For more information, visit https://media.jaguarracing.com/   

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