Jaguar TCS Racing heads to Tokyo this weekend for Rounds 8-9 of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
A podium for Nick Cassidy at the recent Monaco E-Prix ensured the British team left the Principality on a high note and will be looking to maintain that momentum in Japan. The scene of Jaguar TCS Racing’s 100th race in Formula E last year, the layout of the Tokyo Bay waterfront circuit is not dissimilar to those in Monaco.
The 2.58km circuit will host a double-header this year after 2024’s inaugural race, ensuring strategy and energy management – including Pit Boost in race one – will be critical.
The 2025 Tokyo E-Prix are at 15:05 (GMT+9) on Saturday/Sunday 17/18 May.
James Barclay, Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal: “Securing a podium finish to round off our Monaco E-Prix was a huge boost for the team and we are looking to continue that positive momentum in Tokyo this weekend. Tokyo is the perfect city for the championship and fully aligned to the DNA of FIA Formula E and our city centre racing philosophy.
“Last time out Nick showed his class on the streets of Monaco, and I know he and the team are looking forward to being back in Japan where Nick has enjoyed so much success in the past. Since winning the opening round in Brazil, Mitch really has not had the rub of the green on track, but it is not for the lack of effort or speed. The team will be working extremely hard to get the Jaguar I-TYPE 7 in a strong performance window to maximise our results in Tokyo.”
Jaguar TCS Racing driver Mitch Evans, #9: “Heading to Japan marks a fresh challenge for the team, and I’m looking forward to showing what the Jaguar I-TYPE 7 can do around the streets of Tokyo. There’s still plenty of races and points up for grabs, and the aim is to take home a strong haul of points from the double-header in Japan.”
Jaguar TCS Racing driver Nick Cassidy, #37: “Securing my first podium of the season in Monaco was a great feeling and I’m hoping we can continue that strong form into the Tokyo E-Prix. I have always loved racing in Japan, and it’s no different behind the wheel of the Jaguar I-TYPE 7, so it’s important for us to maximise our learnings around the streets of Monaco and show what the team can do this weekend.”
Teams’ standings post R5: Jaguar TCS Racing, P7, 50 points
Drivers’ standings post R5: Mitch Evans, P12 (25 points) | Nick Cassidy, P13 (25 points)
Manufacturers’ standings post R5: Jaguar, P3 (115 points)
