Jaguar Commits to Formula E’s Future Amidst 100-Race Milestone and Gen4 Developments
Ahead of the highly anticipated Monaco E-Prix, Jaguar announced its long-term commitment to the all-electric championship, having recently reached its 100-race milestone in Tokyo earlier this year. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the British manufacturer, which entered the series in 2016 after a 12-year absence from single-seater racing since leaving Formula 1 in 2004.
During its time in Formula E, Jaguar has impressively recorded 13 wins and secured second place in the teams’ standings twice. Moreover, Mitch Evans has been a consistent title contender over the last three years, having competed with the team since its inception. Although the team is yet to secure an outright title success, its powertrain enabled customer outfit Envision to claim the teams’ title last season, and Jaguar currently leads the standings this year, approaching the halfway point of the campaign.
“I’m proud that since we started in 2016, we’ve built an amazing team which is highly capable, competitive, and fighting for race wins and championships in a true world championship,” Jaguar team principal James Barclay stated in an exclusive interview with Autosport. “This is our Formula 1. We’re an all-electric car company in the future from 2025, and this is the pinnacle of electric racing, so the fit is perfect.”
As the championship continues to evolve, the Gen4 ruleset is set to be introduced from the 2026 season, featuring an increased amount of power peaking at 600kW – nearly double the current rate. There will also be a greater focus on the aerodynamics of the car, with a high and low downforce configuration being created. In preparation for this transition, the Gen3 Evo, an uprated version of the current car specification, was unveiled in Monaco on Thursday and will be used for the next two seasons prior to the all-new Gen4 machine.
Nissan became the first team to commit to the Gen4 ruleset earlier this month ahead of its home race in Japan, while Lola and Yamaha are expected to supply powertrains in the championship during the same period. With Jaguar’s long-term commitment and the introduction of new regulations, the future of Formula E looks promising.
“For us, the objective when we started this team back in 2016 was to also create a team that had a long-term view, that built motor racing back into the DNA of Jaguar, and that’s what we see here in Formula E,” Barclay emphasized. “Like anything in life, you need the right conditions, and it’s about working together to shape those and doing that with Formula E and the FIA. We have real confidence in the direction and future of the championship.”
By focusing on the growth and development of Formula E, Jaguar is poised to play a significant role in shaping the future of electric racing, echoing the excitement and anticipation surrounding the 2023 and 2024 Formula E calendar, particularly the highly anticipated Formula E London event.
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