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PANASONIC JAGUAR RACING AIM FOR MEXICO CITY PODIUM

7 February 2019

  • Team focussed on delivering podium performance at most successful track to date
  • The Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY – the world’s first all‑electric production‑based series and ABB FIA Formula E support series – returns in Mexico for the second round of the 10‑race series
  • Mexico City E‑Prix takes place on 16 February 2019

We’ve set really good pace so far in this season – we had a tough start in Marrakesh and in Santiago qualifying compromised the race. In Mexico we will be concentrating on getting qualifying right so that we put ourselves in the best position to compete for a podium. It’s great to have my brother competing alongside me in the Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY. Simon won the first race in Ad Diriyah so hopefully we can both share some success in Mexico.

Mitch Evans
Panasonic Jaguar Racing Driver, #20
Mitch Evans

I had a good race in Mexico last season, finishing just off the podium in fourth, and will be looking to go one step further this year. I like the track in Mexico City and the Jaguar I‑TYPE has always performed well there. We have a fast race car, but we must convert potential to points on the track. Santiago taught us that we must fight aggressively and qualifying will be crucial.”

Nelson Piquet Junior
Panasonic Jaguar Racing Driver, #3

Qualifying compromised our results in Santiago, and that will be our key focus going into Mexico. If we are to compete for a podium finish, we must capitalise on the potential of the Jaguar I‑TYPE 3 and optimise qualifying. Our progress through the field has been impressive throughout the start of the season, and that is hugely promising for us. We will continue to push for our first podium finish of the 2018/2019 season. The return of the Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY is also extremely exciting for Jaguar, and we look forward to another competitive and nail biting race in Mexico.

James Barclay
Team Director, Panasonic Jaguar Racing

Further information

For further information about Panasonic Jaguar Racing, please contact:

Victoria Monk, Media Officer, Panasonic Jaguar Racing

Tel: +44 (0) 7392 106 923

Email: victoria.monk@jaguarracing.com

 

Adrian Atkinson, Global PR Manager, Jaguar Racing

Tel: +44 (0) 7979 554005

Email: aatkins5@jaguarlandrover.com

Notes to Editors

EDITORS’ NOTES

Jaguar returned to racing in October 2016, becoming the first premium manufacturer to join the all‑electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship street racing series.

Jaguar’s Formula E programme will create tangible R&D benefits for the electrification of future Jaguar and Land Rover road cars and is designed around the team’s founding principle, ‘Race to Innovate’. 

Manufacturers can design their own powertrain, which includes the motor, transmission, inverter and rear suspension. Common components across all teams to control costs include the carbon fibre chassis and battery. The focus is on developing electric vehicle powertrains.

ABB Formula E unveiled earlier this year the Generation 2 racecars. Teams will now have one racecar per driver, and no longer be required to make the mandatory car swap.

Beyond its all‑electric concept, Formula E is unique in the world of motorsport for its choice of venues. The championship takes place on temporary street circuits in the centre of the world’s major cities including Riyadh, Hong Kong, Sanya, Monaco, Rome, Paris and ending in a double‑header weekend in New York.  

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