Techeetah

China Techeetah
Founded 2016
Team principal(s) Edmund Chu
Mark Preston
Current series Formula E
Noted drivers France Jean-Eric Vergne
China Qinghua Ma
Mexico Esteban Gutiérrez
France Stéphane Sarrazin
Germany André Lotterer
Current drivers France Jean-Eric Vergne
Germany André Lotterer
Website http://www.techeetahfe.com

The Techeetah Formula E Team (pronounced ‘Ta-chi-ta’) is a Chinese motor racing team under ownership of SECA - China Media Capital that competes in the electric racing series, Formula E.[1]

The team entered the sport following the acquisition of Team Aguri in 2016.[2]

In July 2016, Jean-Eric Vergne and Qinghua Ma (who competed with Team Aguri in the final rounds of the previous season prior to CMC's takeover) were confirmed as the team's drivers.[3] With Renault providing powertrains for Techeetah's debut season, Vergne scored the team's maiden podium with a second place at the Buenos Aires ePrix. In March 2017, Techeetah announced former F1 driver Esteban Gutiérrez would replace Ma from round four onwards.[4] However, after Gutierrez left the team after only three races after being given an opportunity with Dale Coyne Racing to compete in the IndyCar Series, the team then signed Stéphane Sarrazin to compete with the team for the remainder of the season.[5]

André Lotterer joined the team for the 2017/2018 season and embarked on a points-scoring season and two podiums in his rookie season, helping the team to nearly clinching the 2017/2018 Teams' Title. Jean-Éric Vergne won the 2017/2018 Drivers' Title with one race to spare.

Results

Year Chassis Tyres No. Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Points T.C.
2016–17 Spark-Renault Z.E. 16 M HKG MAR BNA MEX MON PAR BER NYC MTL 156 5th
25 France Jean-Eric Vergne Ret 8 2 2 Ret Ret 8 6 2 8 2 1
33 China Qinghua Ma Ret 15 16
Mexico Esteban Gutiérrez 10 8 12
France Stéphane Sarrazin 11 14 3 12 3 8
2017–18 Spark-Renault Z.E. 17 M HKG MAR STI MEX PDE RME PAR BER ZRH NYC 262 2nd
18 Germany André Lotterer DSQ 13 Ret 2 13 12 3 6 9 4 7 9
25 France Jean-Eric Vergne 2 4 5 1 5 1 5 1 3 10 5 1

References

  1. ↑ "Techeetah: The inside line on Formula E's newest team". July 27, 2016. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Formula E Accepts 10 Teams For Third Season 2016-17 And Adds 5 New Cities". July 9, 2016. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Vergne, Qinghau form Techeetah Formula E line-up". July 7, 2016. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Gutierrez to Techeetah". March 9, 2017. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  5. ↑ Mitchell, Scott (June 3, 2017). "Sarrazin joins Techeetah from Venturi, replaces Gutierrez". Motorsport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
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