Jaguar TCS Racing has confirmed that Mitch Evans will leave the team upon the conclusion of Season 12 of the Formula E championship.
Evans made his debut with the British marque since it entered the all-electric series in 2016, and the Kiwi has remained with the team in all of that time.
The 31-year-old has cemented his status as one of Formula E’s top drivers amid the growth and progression of Jaguar, taking a maiden victory in Season 5 at Rome.
It was the first of 15 E-Prix triumphs, currently the record in the series, the most recent coming in Miami in January.
Evans has also been noted for his appalling luck in Formula E, however, having lost out on the championship in the final weekend three seasons in a row.
In a statement released by Jaguar, Evans said: “To have been with Jaguar TCS Racing right from the beginning and achieved so much success throughout the last ten years in Formula E has been incredible.
“It has been a memorable experience and there have been so many highlights throughout our journey together, but the time is right to embark on a new challenge for next season.
“I am grateful to Jaguar for the opportunity to race for such an iconic brand and will be giving my all to win the Drivers’ World Championship this season while working closely with my team-mate and friend António [Félix da Costa] as we battle for the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ World titles.”
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Team Principal Ian James said: “The partnership between Jaguar TCS Racing and Mitch has been synonymous with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Through his huge successes achieved with the team over the course of the past decade, Mitch has cemented his place in Jaguar’s motorsport history.
“Both Mitch and the team have reached this decision together and, with 11 races still remaining in our partnership, we will be doing everything we can at Jaguar TCS Racing to ensure we continue to support Mitch’s efforts in the Drivers’ World Championship, as well as our fight for the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ World Championships.
“Throughout my time in Formula E Mitch has been a formidable competitor and superbly gifted racing driver. His record-breaking number of wins have all been achieved with Jaguar, so on behalf of the whole Jaguar TCS Racing team, I’d like to thank Mitch and wish him all the best for the future.”
Jaguar has confirmed it will “field a world class line-up” for Season 13, the first of the Gen4 era, in due course.
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