Jaguar TCS Racing enters this weekend’s Berlin E-Prix doubleheader in the lead of the Formula E Teams’ World Championship and with momentum following a historic result in Monaco.
After a one-two finish on the famed Monte Carlo street circuit, Kiwi drivers Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy remain in championship contention mid-way through the season.
Cassidy sits second in the Driver’s Championship, seven points off the lead, having podiumed in five of his eight starts for the team. Evans is fifth, 25 points off Porsche’s championship front-runner Pascal Wehrlein.
“Coming off the back of our historic one-two result in Monaco, the team have been working hard to ensure we can build on this momentum over the remainder of the season,” said Team Principal James Barclay.
“Next up is Berlin, a destination Formula E has visited in every season since inception, but this year the Tempelhof layout will be all-new, which will test teams and drivers.
“Last season, Berlin saw Jaguar TCS Racing record our first 1-2 finish, so we are optimistic for two strong races but know it will be a challenging doubleheader weekend.
“We are also looking forward to having Sheldon van de Linde returning to join us for the rookie Test on Monday, with an exciting new rookie, Enzo Fittipaldi joining us for the first time.”
Evans won the opening race of the 2023 Berlin E-Prix from then-teammate Sam Bird, while Cassidy won Race 2 with his previous outfit, Envision Racing, a Jaguar customer team.
“Our one-two in Monaco was an incredibly proud moment both for me personally, and for the team,” said Evans.
“It remains tight at the top of both the teams’ and the drivers’ World Championships, so our attention now shifts to Berlin.
“It’s a circuit we know well, and last year saw positive results for me, Nick, and for the Jaguar powertrain, so we’ll keep pushing this weekend and give it everything we have.”
Cassidy adds, “Following on from our incredible result in Monaco, the team have been working hard to set us up for another successful weekend.”
“Berlin is a fun track – Mitch and I both won here last year, and I’m looking forward to getting out on track to aim to repeat last year’s results
This year, the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit has a new 2.343km layout, runs anti-clockwise and features 15 turns.
Berlin is the only city to have hosted a race in every Formula E season. Last year’s event saw 362 overtakes across just 83 racing laps.
Qualifying for the opening race begins at 8.00 pm on Saturday, with Round 9 following at midnight. Round 10 starts with qualifying at 8.00 pm on Sunday, with the race at midnight.
All action will be broadcast on Sky Sport.
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