Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy

Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy
Category One-make racing stock production car by Jaguar
Country International
Inaugural season 2018–19
Drivers 20
Teams 10
Tyre suppliers Michelin
Constructors' champion Jaguar
Official website Jaguar.com/i-pace-etrophy
[[2018-19 I-Pace eTrophy|Current season]]

The Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy is a battery electric zero-emission international motor racing series supporting the FIA Formula E championship starting in late 2018.[1]. The series will see entrants compete in a race prepared Jaguar I-Pace, maintained by Jaguar's Special Vehicle Operations team, with the races taking place on the same weekends and at the same circuits as the Formula E championship.[2] [3].

Overview

Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy concept at the Frankfurt Autoshow 2017

The series was announced on 12 September 2017 at the Frankfurt Autoshow by chairman of Jaguar Racing Gerd Mäuser and Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag[4], setting out its role as the first FIA-sanctioned international production-based electric vehicle series and as support series to Formula E.

Format

A typical race weekend will include free practice and qualifying sessions followed by a 30-minute race[1]. The series will operate an 'Arrive and Drive' package for up to 20 drivers at each race, including a different VIP Driver at every venue.[2].

Car

The I-Pace race-car will be built by Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations, and developed from the road going Jaguar I-Pace[1]. Both the road going and racing versions of the I-Pace will benefit from electric drive technology developed as part of Jaguar Racing's I-Type Formula E program[5]. The timing of the start of the inaugural season coincides with the public release of the I-Pace, which is due to be available from late 2018.[2]

On 11 January 2018, it was announced that Michelin would be the official tire supplier for the series.[6]

Technical specifications for the I-Pace race-car will be released in 2018.[1]

Teams and drivers

On 28 November 2017, it was announced that Rahal Letterman Lanigan was to be the first team to confirm entry to the I-Pace eTrophy.[7] The team confirmed that they will run two cars in the series.[8]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Jaguar charges up I-Pace with all-electric race series". Jaguar Land Rover. 12 September 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "History In The Making". Jaguar Land Rover. 12 September 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "Jaguar launches I-Pace races to dispel 'boring' image of electric cars". Telegraph Media Group. 12 September 2017. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
  4. ↑ Sheehan, Sam (12 September 2017). "Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy racing series to support Formula E next year". autocar.com. Haymarket Media Group. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  5. ↑ Viknesh Vijayenthiran (20 November 2016). "2019 Jaguar I-Pace spy shots". Motor Authority.
  6. ↑ RACER (11 January 2018). "Michelin named tire supplier for Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY series". Racer Media & Marketing Inc. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
  7. ↑ Beer, Matt (28 November 2017). "Rahal's team first to enter Jaguar I-PACE Trophy FE support series". autosport.com. Autosport Media UK. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  8. ↑ Fair, Asher (30 November 2017). "Formula E: Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing commits to Jaguar support series". beyondtheflag.com. Fansided Inc. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
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