Jaguar TCS Racing delivered a sensational finish to the 2024/25 ABB FIA Method E World Championship, claiming back-to-back victories at its dwelling E-Prix in London, securing second place within the Drivers’, Groups’ and Producers’ standings, and celebrating a historic season finale for the staff.
Nick Cassidy (#37) was the star of the weekend, taking a dominant lights-to-flag victory in Spherical 16 following a shocking comeback win from fifth on the grid in Spherical 15. The Kiwi’s back-to-back wins marked his third and fourth victories within the final 5 races, securing him second place within the Drivers’ World Championship and capping off his closing race with Jaguar TCS Racing in fashion.
In Spherical 15, Cassidy fought his manner from fifth to the highest of the rostrum after a superbly executed technique and demanding overtakes, most notably passing Mahindra’s Nyck de Vries on lap 28 to take the lead. His victory, mixed with 4 factors from Mitch Evans’ pole place and tenth-place end, propelled Jaguar TCS Racing into third within the Groups’ standings with one spherical to go.
Evans (#9), who secured his second pole in three races in Spherical 15, was impacted by strategic misfortune and call from Kiro’s Dan Ticktum, in the end salvaging a single level in P10. However, the staff returned to the observe for the season finale with renewed focus and momentum.
In Spherical 16, Cassidy began from the entrance row after teammate Evans generously backed off throughout their Semi Last duel to maximise Cassidy’s championship possibilities. With Kiro’s Ticktum handed a five-place grid penalty for prior contact with Evans, Cassidy began from pole and by no means regarded again, main each lap en path to his sixth victory with Jaguar and eleventh general in Method E.
Evans adopted carefully behind and defended brilliantly from De Vries to cross the road in second, showing to safe Jaguar’s first 1-2 end of the season. Nonetheless, a five-second penalty for a Full Course Yellow infringement noticed Evans categorised in P5.
Regardless of the setback, his factors had been very important in serving to the staff safe P2 within the Groups’ Championship and carry Jaguar to second within the Producers’ standings.
The outcomes mark a triumphant finish to James Barclay’s tenure as Jaguar TCS Racing Staff Principal. After 127 races, 22 wins, 53 podiums, 13 pole positions, and a Groups’ World Championship title in 2024, Barclay bids farewell with Jaguar TCS Racing having fun with its most profitable Method E season since becoming a member of the championship in 2016.
James Barclay, Jaguar TCS Racing Staff Principal: “What a technique to end the season! This can be a actually unimaginable technique to finish my time with this outstanding staff. Two wins out of two at our dwelling occasion, our fourth victory in a row, and transferring into P2 in all three championships is an incredible achievement that everyone at Jaguar TCS Racing must be pleased with. Everybody has labored tirelessly throughout the marketing campaign to make sure we obtained again to the place we belong, preventing for wins and podiums, and 5 victories from the final six races is what I name an epic comeback story to rival a number of the finest sporting achievements.
Nick has been in sensational type this weekend – three wins in a row, two at dwelling, and quickest lap – and he ends his time with Jaguar TCS Racing on an absolute excessive. He has etched his identify into the historical past of this staff and Jaguar’s motorsport legacy.
We’re disillusioned for Mitch who was denied a podium and a 1-2 end as a result of an unlucky time penalty. He’s proven unimaginable tempo and character all through the season and we’re pleased with the whole lot he continues to ship. I depart this staff filled with delight and optimism for the longer term, this weekend confirmed precisely what Jaguar TCS Racing is able to.”
Nick Cassidy, Jaguar TCS Racing Driver, #37: “It’s an unbelievable feeling to win right here at dwelling for Jaguar TCS Racing – and to do it twice in two days is much more particular. All of us have so many mates, household and companions right here, and to ship this consequence on dwelling soil, in my final race for the staff, means the whole lot.
It was essentially the most relaxed I’ve felt behind the wheel all season. We nailed the technique, the tempo was there, and I’m massively appreciative of Mitch’s help in qualifying – it meant loads. I’m so grateful to everybody at Jaguar for trusting me, for giving me this chance, and for an unimaginable journey collectively.”
Mitch Evans, Jaguar TCS Racing Driver, #9: “Irritating once more personally, however I’m pleased for the staff. In Spherical 15, we had the tempo however issues didn’t fall our manner with technique and race site visitors. Within the finale, I felt actually sturdy, completed P2 on the highway, however the time penalty meant we missed out on the rostrum. I’ll be speaking to the staff to completely perceive that scenario, however I’m proud to have helped safe second within the Groups’ and Producers’ standings.
It’s additionally a becoming send-off for James – he gave me my shot in Method E, and I’ll all the time be glad about that. We confirmed the potential within the automotive, and I’m wanting ahead to carrying this momentum into subsequent season.”
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