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FERNANDO BARRICHELLO TO DRIVE JAGUAR GEN4 proto_TYPE AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED

7 July 2026

Jaguar TCS Racing will be at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed showcasing the future of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with a public demonstration of the all‑new GEN4 race car.

  • Jaguar TCS Racing will showcase its all‑new Jaguar GEN4 proto_TYPE at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.
  • The Jaguar GEN4 proto_TYPE will be put through its paces on the iconic Goodwood Hillclimb by Brazilian talent Fernando Barrichello.
  • The 20‑year‑old currently competes in FIA Formula 3 and is the son of 11‑time Formula One race winner Rubens Barrichello.
  • The GEN4 era in Formula E will mark a seismic performance evolution, with maximum power up from 350kW to 600kW, the introduction of permanent active all‑wheel‑drive and the ability to regen at 700kW.
  • GEN4 provides the biggest scope yet for Jaguar to develop its powertrain technology, ensuring Jaguar TCS Racing will continue to innovate on‑track for the direct transfer of technology to future Jaguar all‑electric road cars.

The British team will take to the legendary Goodwood Hillclimb with its Jaguar GEN4 proto_TYPE, Jaguar TCS Racing’s most advanced race car, which will compete for the first time from Season 13 of ABB FIA Formula E beginning later this year. 
 
The Jaguar GEN4 proto_TYPE will be put through its paces at the legendary motorsport festival on 9‑10 July 2026 by promising Brazilian talent Fernando Barrichello. A Euroformula Open Championship race winner who is currently competing in FIA Formula 3, Barrichello will be taking part in his first ever Goodwood Hillclimb.  
 
Fernando, who has also competed in Brazilian and Spanish F4, is the son of 11‑time Formula One race winner and two‑time Formula One World Championship runner‑up, Rubens, ensuring the iconic Barrichello name takes to the track at Goodwood Festival of Speed for the first time since his brother Eduardo drove at the iconic festival in 2019. 

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The 20‑year‑old will be behind the wheel of the Jaguar GEN4 proto_TYPE for the first time at Goodwood, a car which is set to revolutionise motorsport with its launch for the 2026/27 Formula E season representing another significant step change in EV innovation.

There will be a substantial increase in performance and technology in the GEN4 era, with 450kW race power – up from 300kW in the current GEN3 Evo era – and 600kW power available for qualifying and in ATTACK MODE, an increase of 250kW compared to the current regulations.  
 
The first Formula E car with Active All‑Wheel Drive (AWD) across all phases of qualifying and races ‑ and with five times more power available through the front axle – GEN4 will also feature enhanced 700kW regenerative braking, all‑new Bridgestone dry and wet weather tyres, and two bespoke aerodynamic bodywork configurations.   
 
The Jaguar GEN4 proto_TYPE’s unique test livery will be on show once more, depicting simulated speed data traces around the iconic Monaco circuit from Jaguar’s GEN1, 2, 3 and 4 cars. These data traces illustrate the dramatic pace of technological advancement in Formula E, a Championship Jaguar has competed in since 2016 and the GEN1 era as part of its race to innovate strategy.

I am honoured to drive for Jaguar TCS Racing at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. It is the first time I have driven the famous Hillclimb, and to do it with a World Championship‑winning outfit is a real privilege. It is going to be very exciting to drive the Jaguar GEN4 proto_TYPE at Goodwood .There is so much anticipation around the new GEN4 era of Formula E and so to drive the car at such an iconic event as Goodwood is going to be incredible.

FERNANDO BARRICHELLO
JAGUAR TCS RACING DRIVER

Putting the Jaguar GEN4 proto_TYPE through its paces at Goodwood Festival of Speed is going to be a milestone moment for the whole team and Formula E, as we show thousands of people just what the GEN4 cars are going to be capable of.

“It is also a great moment to welcome Fernando into the team. Giving a platform to young talent is important to us and bringing the iconic Barrichello name to Goodwood is going to be very special. We look forward to seeing Fernando take on the Hillclimb.

IAN JAMES
JAGUAR TCS RACING TEAM PRINCIPAL

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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