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Jaguar has vied with Porsche as Formula E’s benchmark for the past two years. But right now things are not looking good
Jaguar lost its top spot in both the drivers’ and teams’ world championship standings during the second round of the 2024-25 Formula E season. Despite this setback and a first non-scoring race in 23 races at Mexico City, the team remains confident in its ability to make performance improvements throughout the rest of the season. The competition is intensifying, with Porsche and Nissan emerging as the main title contenders.
Both Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy initially performed well in the Mexico qualifying session, but a penalty for Cassidy due to a throttle map infraction set him back. The team made significant improvements overnight after a challenging practice session, which showed promise in qualifying. However, issues during the race, including Cassidy’s penalty and Evans’ crash, highlighted areas where Jaguar needs to improve to keep up with the competition, especially Porsche.
Although the team acknowledges the need for enhancements in different areas, they also see positive signs and potential for podium finishes, as demonstrated in the Sao Paulo race. Team principal James Barclay emphasized the importance of putting the challenges into context and focusing on bringing together the team’s performance to compete at the highest level. Despite the recent struggles, Jaguar remains determined to make strides in the upcoming races and remain a strong contender in the championship battle.
