The Jaguar Formula E team launched its new Formula E Season 13 challenger, the I-Type 08, at a glitzy event in Kensington in the presence of the new Type 01 road car.
Jaguars of old lined the street near the company’s new London showroom in Kensington, with history proudly sat on display as a reference to heritage in the face of a new chapter.
Once inside, the new car stood covered up, whilst on the other side of the room, the second centrepiece of the evening looked resplendent, the new Type 01 road car, open for all to get a close up view of.
Team Principal Ian James then took to the stage, first unveiling Stoffel Vandoorne as the team’s new driver alongside existing Antonio Felix Da Costa, before the new car was unveiled to expectant guests.
The I-Type 08 features a stunning pearl blue livery, adding to the vibrant colours seen by other rivals on the grid.
A “new chapter” awaiting Jaguar
James highlighted the “new chapter” awaiting Jaguar.
“The launch of the Jaguar I-Type 08 marks an exciting new chapter for Jaguar TCS Racing competing at the pinnacle of electric motorsport, ” he said.
Winning the Teams’ World Championship against such fierce competition last season was a superb achievement, especially alongside developing our first car for the GEN4 era, which promises to be spectacular out on track and a real step-change in performance for Formula E.
James highlighted the similarities between the Type 01, and the I-Type 08, adding the team is entering the year unsure of its standing in the competitive order.
“The Jaguar I-Type 08 is the most performant electric race car created by Jaguar TCS Racing and, alongside a hugely significant moment for the wider brand following the unveiling of the Type 01, really
underlines what a pivotal moment this is for Jaguar and its all-electric future.
#“There are going to be many unknowns ahead with an all-new ruleset and we do not underestimate the competition, but going into a new era off the back of our successes last season with a fresh driver line-
up – both former Drivers’ World Champions no less – gives us plenty of optimism for the campaign ahead.”
Jaguar will not have long to wait to find out how its pre-season preparations have fared, as the sport prepares for testing in Jarama next week.
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