Jaguar goes blue for Formula E's GEN4 reset

Jaguar has unveiled a striking new look for the upcoming Formula E season, using the switch to the GEN4 ruleset to switch up its identity in the series.

The team unveiled its new look at an event at Jaguar Knightsbridge in London on Monday night, which was attended by RACER, and featured the first public appearance of new driver signing Stoffel Vandoorne alongside teammate Antonio Felix da Costa and team principal Ian James.

The team’s new car, the I-Type 08, was also showcased, alongside the British brand’s polarizing Type 01 road car, first unveiled to the world on October 7 in New York, which represents the first part of a massive reboot for the entire brand.

It was also poignant that the I-Type 08 and Type 01 shared floor space on Monday night, with Jaguar saying that the new race car will “enable opportunities for Jaguar’s development of continuous technology updates for Type 01 and innovations for its future road cars.”

In terms of the livery, after running an asymmetric black-white livery with gold accents throughout GEN3, the factory team has gone for blue for the upcoming season.

After running an asymmetric black-white livery with gold accents throughout GEN3, the Jaguar factory team has opted for French Ultramarine Blue for the upcoming season.

The color – French Ultramarine Blue, which is an option color for the new Type 01 road car – represents what Jaguar says is “the technology pillar of Jaguar’s new brand identity,” while there are other cues from the Type 01 including the “strikethough” graphic which runs either side of the cockpit, emulating the distinctive front and rear of the Type 01. Also mimicking the Type 01 is the placement of the “Leaper” jaguar emblem which sits just behind the front wheels.

“The launch of the Jaguar I-Type 08 marks an exciting new chapter for Jaguar TCS Racing competing at the pinnacle of electric motorsport. 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.

“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,” said James. “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 lineup – both former Drivers’ World Champions, no less – gives us plenty of optimism for the campaign ahead.”

The unveiling of Jaguar’s 2026-27 challenger comes days after partner team Fortescue Zero Racing pulled the covers off its car for the upcoming season, also in London, last Friday. The team, a new entrant after taking over the former DS Penske team, will also run Jaguar Powertrains, which it produced in collaboration with the carmaker.