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Jaguar has announced its new Formula E team principal following the recent exit of James Barclay after nine seasons leading the British outfit.
Jaguar has appointed Ian James, the former McLaren team principal, to lead their Formula E team in the upcoming season.
James previously led Mercedes-EQ and McLaren in Formula E, but joined Jaguar following the closure of McLaren’s team.
This move is a direct swap with James Barclay, who left Jaguar to join McLaren’s new Hypercar programme.
As the new team principal and managing director at Jaguar TCS Racing, James will begin his role on October 1.
He expressed his excitement about leading Jaguar in their pursuit of success in Formula E while pushing forward EV development through competition.
James has a successful track record in Formula E, having guided Mercedes-EQ to two drivers’ and teams’ championships.
He will report to Chris Thorpe, the chairman of Jaguar Land Rover’s motorsport division, as they aim to continue innovating and inspiring within the electric racing series.
