The company Jaguar Land Rover for the first time is the official name of the team that will take part in «Formula-E», as well as the title sponsor's name, the pilots and the livery of his racing car.
Since October 2016 the Jaguar Racing team will be the Panasonic fight for victory in the third FIA «Formula E „on the first full Jaguar I-TYPE 1 electric race car season.
Debut I-TYPE 1, held in the heart of Jaguar Collections — the honor of the first to show the public a brand new car had the official reserve pilot Team Ho-Pin Tung. I-TYPE 1 is an embodiment of the brand mission Race To Innovate, which is united by the desire to change the perception of electric vehicles, the development of new electric technologies and inspire future generations.
During the presentation, the British brand introduced the first team — Adam Carroll and Mitch Evans will lead the return of Jaguar in motor sport, fighting for the victory in the third season of Formula E by I-TYPE 1.
Jaguar also announced a partnership with Panasonic: the leader in automotive innovation join forces with electronics manufacturing leader, to work together on the future of electric technologies. In addition, the status of the official partner of the team join the Lear Corporation.
Gerd Moiser, Chairman of Panasonic Jaguar Racing: «Today we are opening a new chapter in the history of Jaguar Racing. We are pleased to return to motor sport and to become the first manufacturer of premium cars, which is involved in the „Formula E“. The future is changing, and we — part of these changes. We look forward to the start of competition in urban areas and are pleased that the new generation of fans @JaguarRacing be able to share with us this exciting adventure. »
Nick Rogers, director of the development of the model range Jaguar Land Rover: «In the next five years, the automotive industry is waiting for more significant changes than those that have occurred over the past three decades. This championship will let you experience our innovative technology in extreme conditions. We will consider all the information in the development of new products. The Jaguar Land Rover operates 9,000 engineers, and their professionalism, we will build the ultimate goal of which — to push the usual boundaries of the application of electric technology in motor sport. »
Panasonic Jaguar Racing team has successfully passed through the 21-day trial, which ended in a public test run on the track Donington Park on 7 September.
James Barclay, director of Panasonic Jaguar Racing team: «Today, the day of the official presentation, I am particularly proud of the entire Panasonic Jaguar Racing the team. Over the past nine months, each of us has made great efforts to prepare for a debut in the championship. I am pleased to welcome Adam, Mitch, Ho-Ping, Panasonic, Lear and all our new fans in a big Jaguar family. We are committed to success, not only on the track. We know that the competition will be severe — our rivals have been behind two years of experience. In the first season we have kept in their expectations. Of course, we are here to win, but innovation is also important to us. I want to thank Jean Todt (Jean Todt) and his team in the FIA, and Alejandro Agag (Alejandro Agag) and his colleagues in the Formula-E for the concept of this innovative racing series, as well as for their help and support over the past 12 months Ever since Jaguar has filed an application to participate in the competition. »
