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PRE-RACE MEDIA ADVISORY: R12&13 SHANGHAI, 4/5 JULY, 2025/26 ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

29 June 2026

Jaguar TCS Racing returns to China this weekend (4/5 July) for the 2026 Shanghai E‑Prix with the British team leading the Drivers’ and Teams’ standings. 

Following the Sanya E‑Prix just over a week ago, Jaguar TCS Racing will complete its double‑header in China with two races at the Shanghai International Circuit. The 12‑turn 3km layout used for the Shanghai E‑Prix has been a happy hunting ground for Jaguar TCS Racing since it was first added to the Formula E calendar in 2024. 
 
Jaguar TCS Racing #9 and current Drivers’ World Championship leader, Mitch Evans, claimed the win in the inaugural Shanghai E‑Prix two years ago, with a win also for Nick Cassidy last season. Before joining Jaguar TCS Racing, #13 António Félix da Costa also took a victory in race two of the Season 10 Shanghai double‑header and claimed a third‑place finish in Season 11. 
 
Both Mitch and Antonio will be aiming to maintain their recent strong form, which has moved Jaguar TCS Racing to the head of the Teams’ World Championship, 30 points clear of nearest rivals Porsche with six races of the season remaining.

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

Although we were disappointed to not come away with a strong result in Sanya given the position we were in before the contact, we know we had good pace and that we are still in a strong position in the Drivers’ and Teams’ championships. I’ve enjoyed success in Shanghai in the past, so we know we can be competitive there and hopefully we can come away from both races with a great haul of points.

MITCH EVANS
JAGUAR TCS RACING DRIVER #9

The races come thick and fast at this point of the season, so I’m really looking forward to the next rounds in Shanghai. We know we could have taken even more from Sanya and that gives us added motivation heading into the Shanghai double‑header. Myself and the team have scored strongly there in the past and the aim is to do so again this weekend.

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

We head to Shanghai at the halfway stage of the Asian leg aiming to build on the consistency we have developed across the season. We had great pace in Sanya and despite the issues both drivers encountered during the race we still came away leading the Drivers’ standings with Mitch and extending our lead in the Teams’ championship.

“We know how competitive this championship is and there’s so much to play for in the remaining six races, but given the way the team and both drivers have performed in Shanghai previously we’re looking forward to the double‑header this weekend.

IAN JAMES
JAGUAR TCS RACING TEAM PRINCIPAL

The 2026 Shanghai E‑Prix are at 15:05 (BST+7) on Saturday 4 July/Sunday 5 July.

Further information

Josh Bell, Senior Communications Officer, Jaguar TCS Racing 
Tel: +44 (0)7469 405349 
Email: jbell7@jaguarlandrover.com   
 
Emily Hogg, Global PR & Communications Manager, Jaguar TCS Racing    
Tel: +44 (0)7384 532605  
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 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 that 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. We aim to inspire through developing and competing in the world’s first net carbon zero championship and supporting and training the next generation of engineers and motorsport professionals.      

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


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