Jaguar returns to racing with I-TYPE 1

Jaguar has taken the wraps off its new electric motorsport future, revealing its Formula E team’s official name, vision, title sponsor, driver line-up and electric racing livery. From this October, Panasonic Jaguar Racing will compete in the third FIA Formula E season with the first, all-electric Jaguar racing car in history, the I-TYPE 1.

At the launch event at the Jaguar Collections Centre, the new I-TYPE 1 made a dramatic debut driven by the team’s official reserve driver, Ho-Pin Tung. Jaguar Land Rover, Britain’s largest research and development investor, outlined its commitment to ‘Race To Innovate’ – a mission to change the perception of electric vehicles, develop new electric technology and inspire future generations. In addition, Jaguar revealed an exciting race driver line-up, with Adam Carroll and Mitch Evans confirmed to drive the I-TYPE 1 in the team’s inaugural season. This driver line-up will spearhead Jaguar’s return to top-level racing.

Jaguar’s partnership with Panasonic will see the leading electronics and automotive technology company partner with the Jaguar Racing Formula E team to develop a future that promises to push the boundaries of electric technology in a performance environment. Moreover, Jaguar was pleased to announce that Lear Corporation will join the team as an Official Team Partner.

Gerd Mäuser, Chairman of Panasonic Jaguar Racing, said, “As the first premium car manufacturer in Formula E, we are proud to be back in top-level motorsport, marking a new chapter in the history of Jaguar Racing. The future is changing and we’re part of that change. We can’t wait to begin racing competitively in inner city locations, inspiring a whole new generation of Jaguar Racing fans to join us on this exciting journey. Formula E is the perfect platform to inspire the next generation. ”