Mexico City, 13 January 2025 – Jaguar TCS Racing faced a challenging outing at the 2025 Mexico City E-Prix, with late-race incidents and safety car interruptions dashing their hopes for championship points. Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy showcased resilience and determination in an event marked by unpredictability, but the team ultimately finished outside the top 10.
Promising Start Undermined by Misfortune
Both drivers demonstrated strong pace in qualifying. Mitch Evans narrowly missed advancing in the quarter-final Duels, securing P5 on the grid. Nick Cassidy, despite an impressive P3 performance in his group, saw his lap time deleted due to a technical infringement, relegating him to P22.
As the race unfolded before a sell-out crowd, Mitch delivered a commanding performance. Leveraging the season’s upgraded Attack Mode – granting 50kW of additional power and all-wheel drive capability – he climbed to a promising P4. However, while poised for a late surge with his final Attack Mode boost and a slight energy advantage over his rivals, disaster struck. On Lap 34, the Andretti car of Nico Müller slowed dramatically due to a legality cut. Despite his best efforts, Mitch was unable to avoid contact, forcing him to retire from the race.
Nick Cassidy faced a different set of challenges, starting from the back of the grid. With overtaking at Mexico City notoriously difficult, Nick employed a strategic approach, activating Attack Mode on Lap 27. Unfortunately, safety car interruptions hindered his progress, and while he climbed ten positions to P12, it wasn’t enough to break into the points.
Leadership Reflections
James Barclay, Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal, expressed the team’s resolve:
“This race was unusual for us, marking the first time in 23 consecutive races that we’ve finished without points. Mitch was in a strong position before the incident, and Nick’s climb from P22 to P12 showed great determination. While the results are disappointing, we’ll use this as motivation to come back stronger in Jeddah.”
Mitch Evans reflected on his race:
“Starting fifth, I had high hopes. The incident with Nico was unavoidable, as he slowed suddenly and I had no time to react. It’s disappointing, but we’ll regroup and focus on the next race.”
Nick Cassidy echoed the sentiment:
“It was a frustrating day. We made significant progress as a team to develop a strong car for qualifying, but starting from the back made it hard to capitalize. Mexico City is a tough track for overtaking, but we’ll aim for a better result in Jeddah.”
Championship Standings
Despite the setback, Mitch Evans remains joint-second in the Drivers’ World Championship with 25 points. Jaguar TCS Racing sits joint-third in the Teams’ standings and third in the Manufacturers’ Championship, demonstrating their ongoing competitiveness in the series.
Looking Ahead to Jeddah
Rounds 3 and 4 of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 14 and 15 February. With the promise of night races under the vibrant Saudi skyline, Jaguar TCS Racing aims to rebound and continue their pursuit of championship glory.
Jaguar TCS Racing remains resolute, ready to tackle the challenges ahead with determination and innovation as the Formula E season unfolds.
