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Evans: Formula E championship favourite tag “more relief” than pressure
Mitch Evans, the 29-year-old New Zealand driver, will continue his eighth season with Jaguar in the all-electric championship, where he has been a strong contender for the title but has yet to win it. Alongside his new teammate Nick Cassidy, both drivers performed well during pre-season testing in Valencia, setting the fastest times in all sessions. With four wins under his belt last season and the upcoming homologated Gen3 cars likely to provide similar performance in 2024, Evans is considered one of the favorites for the championship. He doesn’t see the expectations as added pressure, but rather a relief, as it allows him to focus on starting the season strongly. Last year, Evans struggled with performance issues and wants to change that this season. He believes that consistency will be key to capturing his first Formula E title, emphasizing the importance of scoring consistently throughout the year. While feeling confident, he acknowledges that Formula E always presents new challenges and unknowns.
