Evans and Jaguar to part ways after 10 years

Jaguar TCS Racing has announced that Mitch Evans will be leaving the team at the end of the current season, bringing an end to one of Formula E’s most enduring driver/team partnerships.

Evans made his Formula E debut with the team as it entered the all-electric series in 2016 and has been a constant presence amid a regular cycle of drivers in the team’s other entry. In the decade since his debut, Evans has amassed 15 race victories – more than any other driver – as well as a further 21 podiums, 10 pole positions and nine fastest laps.

“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,” said Evans. “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.”

Evans currently sits third in the Formula E standings with one win (Miami) and another two podiums (Jeddah Race 1 and Madrid) after six rounds. He heads to the Berlin double-header this weekend in a strong position having won twice in the last three seasons at Tempelhof Airport.

According to The Race, Evans is set to follow former Jaguar teammate Nick Cassidy into the Stellantis fold by moving to the new Opel team for next season, a switch that is expected to open the door for a Formula E return for Stoffel Vandoorne with Jaguar, where he currently serves as reserve driver. Neither move has been officially confirmed yet.

“The partnership between Jaguar TCS Racing and Mitch has been synonymous with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship,” said Jaguar TCS Racing team principal Ian James. “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.”