• Latest
  • Trending
Formula E 2023-2024: Mexico City ePrix

Evans & Cassidy aiming big in Diriyah E-Prix double-header

January 25, 2024

Louis Foster stuns Road America field to snatch first career pole as McLaughlin leads Kiwi qualifying effort

June 22, 2025

Toyota 86 Trophy Series R2 Taupō: Townshend resists the pressure for first win

June 22, 2025

Feeney completes Darwin Triple Crown sweep as Penrite duo Allen and Payne join him on the podium

June 22, 2025

Feeney claims third consecutive Pole in Race 19 Top Ten Shootout in Darwin

June 22, 2025

Toyota 86 Trophy Series R2 Taupō: Giddy storms to Race 1 victory

June 22, 2025

Kiwi charge lights up Darwin as Ryan Wood rockets to P1 in Supercars Qualifying – Top 10 Shootout up next

June 22, 2025

Supercars Darwin Race 18: Three Kiwis finish in Top 10

June 22, 2025

Matt Payne finishes on podium in chaotic opening Supercars race in Darwin – Wood & Evans DNF

June 21, 2025

Zeltwanger in rivals’ sights for Taupo

June 20, 2025
#19 Jacob Douglas,  Pabst Racing, DouglasFay Group, Fleet Cost & Care

Jacob Douglas targets big results at Road America after dominant test pace

June 20, 2025

Jacob Begg takes rookie title in NZ Formula Ford Championship

June 19, 2025
Monday, June 23, 2025
VelocityNews
Subscribe
  • International
    • Formula 1
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • Formula E
    • Esports
    • Super GT
    • Super Formula
    • TCR
    • WEC
    • GT
    • Porsche Carrera Cup
    • BTCC
    • DTM
    • IMSA
    • IndyCar
    • Road to Indy
    • NASCAR
    • WRC
    • MotoGP
    • Motorcycle Racing
    • Historic Racing
  • New Zealand
    • Toyota Formula Regional
    • Toyota GR86 Championship
    • Rally
    • Speedway
    • Drifting
    • Formula Ford
    • Formula First
    • TCR NZ
    • TransTasman V8 Series
    • V8 Utes
    • GT New Zealand Championship
    • GTRNZ
    • Central Muscle Cars
    • Pirelli Porsche
    • Mazda Racing Series
    • NZ Endurance Championship
    • NIERDC
    • SIERDC
    • Pro8 South Island Series
    • SsangYong Utes
    • Kartsport
    • NZ Historic Racing
    • NZ General
  • Australia
    • Supercars
    • Super2
    • Australian V8 Touring Car Series
    • Porsche Carrera Cup Australia
    • Porsche Sprint Challenge
    • S5000
    • Australian GT
    • TCR AU
  • Features
    • Features
    • Opinion
    • Profile
    • Race Cars
  • Circuit News
  • Velocity TV
  • Performance Cars
  • Jobs
    • Jobs
    • Post a Job
    • Job Dashboard
No Result
View All Result
VelocityNews
No Result
View All Result

Evans & Cassidy aiming big in Diriyah E-Prix double-header

by Matthew Sampson
January 25, 2024
in Formula E
0

Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy return to action with the first double-header of the 2024 Formula E season in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, this weekend.

Both Kiwis began their seasons well in Mexico, with Cassidy taking a podium and setting the fastest lap on debut for the team, while a superb defensive drive saw Evans hold fifth.

The results leave Jaguar TCS Racing second in the Teams’ Championship standings, only 2 points behind Porsche Formula E Team.

“As we look ahead to Diriyah, it is vital we build on our solid form in Mexico to ensure we hit the ground running for the double-header under the lights,” said Team Principal James Barclay.

“We are in a good place following Mexico, second in the Teams’ World Championship, with both drivers already securing strong points for Jaguar TCS Racing. However, there is still work for us to do as a team to ensure we keep pace with our competitors and ensure we can compete for strong points and podiums.

“Diriyah is a track we have had success at before it provides some very specific challenges but is one we enjoy and is an exciting Formula circuit. The team have been working tirelessly back at our base in Kidlington to ensure we are in the best position possible heading into the weekend.”

Nick Cassidy has enjoyed a strong start to his time at Jaguar TCS Racing. Image: Andrew Ferraro / LAT Images (Supplied Jaguar TCS Racing)

Evans has finished on the podium before in Diriyah, claiming third in 2020’s season opener. He finished in the points in both of 2023’s races and said he is looking to build on the momentum from Mexico.

“Mexico City was a tough opening race physically, but to finish P5 was great and a testimony to the team’s hard work pre-season and across the whole weekend,” said the 2012 GP3 Series Champion. “The car felt great, especially in qualifying. I think we’re in a good place ahead of Diriyah.

Mitch Evans on the grid in Mexico. Image: Andrew Ferraro / LAT Images (Supplied Jaguar TCS Racing)

Cassidy recognises the significance of his podium on debut with Jaguar and is seeking his first-ever Formula E podium in Saudi Arabia.

“Mexico was a great start to my first season with Jaguar TCS Racing,” he said. “To secure a podium and fastest lap in my debut race is really positive, and I’m now looking forward to building on this momentum in Diriyah.”

Coverage of the opening practice on the Diriyah Street Circuit begins at 3.55 am on Friday (NZ time), with the first qualifying session at 1.00 am on Saturday, followed by Race 1 at 5.00 am.

Race 2’s qualifying begins at 1.00 am on Sunday, with the race starting at 5.00 am later that morning.

Sky Sport will have live coverage of all sessions.

Tags: Diriyah E-PrixFormula EJaguar TCS RacingMitch EvansNick Cassidy

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2022 VelocityNews - Independent New Zealand and International Motorsport news.

No Result
View All Result
  • International
    • Formula 1
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • Formula E
    • Esports
    • Super GT
    • Super Formula
    • TCR
    • WEC
    • GT
    • Porsche Carrera Cup
    • BTCC
    • DTM
    • IMSA
    • IndyCar
    • Road to Indy
    • NASCAR
    • WRC
    • MotoGP
    • Motorcycle Racing
    • Historic Racing
  • New Zealand
    • Toyota Formula Regional
    • Toyota GR86 Championship
    • Rally
    • Speedway
    • Drifting
    • Formula Ford
    • Formula First
    • TCR NZ
    • TransTasman V8 Series
    • V8 Utes
    • GT New Zealand Championship
    • GTRNZ
    • Central Muscle Cars
    • Pirelli Porsche
    • Mazda Racing Series
    • NZ Endurance Championship
    • NIERDC
    • SIERDC
    • Pro8 South Island Series
    • SsangYong Utes
    • Kartsport
    • NZ Historic Racing
    • NZ General
  • Australia
    • Supercars
    • Super2
    • Australian V8 Touring Car Series
    • Porsche Carrera Cup Australia
    • Porsche Sprint Challenge
    • S5000
    • Australian GT
    • TCR AU
  • Features
    • Features
    • Opinion
    • Profile
    • Race Cars
  • Circuit News
  • Velocity TV
  • Performance Cars
  • Jobs
    • Jobs
    • Post a Job
    • Job Dashboard

© 2022 VelocityNews - Independent New Zealand and International Motorsport news.