Jaguar commits to Formula E
Jaguar TCS Racing has confirmed a long-term commitment to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
The team has signed up to participate in the GEN4 era, which is set to commence in 2026 and run through seasons 13-16.
The decision was announced by James Barclay is the managing director of JLR Motorsport and Jaguar TCS Racing’s team principal.
He says: “This is great news for Jaguar TCS Racing and Jaguar. As a team, we recently celebrated our 100th race in Formula E and, with Jaguar being reimagined as a pure-electric brand from 2025, the timing couldn’t be better.
“Our commitment to the GEN4 era is clear demonstration of the JLR board’s confidence in the value of competition at the highest level, our race to innovate ethos and, importantly, how this aligns with our wider Reimagine business strategy.
“I’m proud of what the team has achieved to date in what is the pinnacle of electric racing and we are all excited for the future.
“From its beginnings as a start-up 10 years ago, FIA Formula E has grown into a true world championship that’s not only producing incredibly exciting and professional sport of the highest calibre, but is also pioneering zero-emissions battery EV technologies.
“Jaguar TCS Racing will continue to drive the rapid development of EV technology on the track for the benefit of our future customers on the road.”
Jeff Dodds, chief executive officer of Formula E, adds: “We are thrilled Jaguar TCS Racing is committing to the GEN4 era. Jaguar’s dedication to innovation and sustainability aligns with our mission to redefine the future of racing.
“As we look forward to advancements the GEN4 era promises, Jaguar’s continued partnership underscores the significant impact that Formula E has had on the development of EV technology and on setting the pace for greener, more exhilarating motorsport.”
Two key examples of future-EV technology proven by Jaguar TCS Racing on the track in the all-electric I-TYPE 6 are the use of silicon carbide and a circulatory-first transmission fluid.
Silicon carbide – a semi-conductor material – was first used by the team in 2017 through Wolfspeed, which later became a technical partner.
Similarly, Jaguar has pioneered a more circular process with Castrol by taking used transmission fluid and re-refining it for competition use in the I-TYPE 6.
Both Wolfspeed’s silicon carbide and Castrol ON transmission fluid will be used in the next generation of Jaguar’s roadgoing EVs.
The rapid pace of advancement from GEN1 to GEN3 means fans can expect another seismic shift in electric-racing technology with the move to GEN4.
While the complete technical details for the GEN4 era of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship are still under development, the cars will feature 600kW of power and 700kW of regenerative braking – a significant increase on the GEN3 era’s 350kW and 600kW respectively.
