Posted on 3rd October 2016
Season Three of the FIA Formula E Championship nearly upon us (just under two weeks away), we have the first of our two new Formula E teams joining us on the grid this season, the Panasonic Jaguar Racing Team.
The team has taken over an entry that didn't even make it onto the track last season. In case you don't remember, the Trulli Formula E team failed to pass the FIA's scrutineering process in both Beijing and Putrajaya and before the Punta del Este ePrix; they withdrew from Formula E championship completely.
The appearance of another well-known car manufacturer like Jaguar is great news for the ever flourishing Formula E championship; with Renault being a part of Formula E since the beginning and also fellow manufacturer Audi recently announcing they were becoming more involved in the Abt Schaeffler team starting next year.
Unlike Techeetah (the other new team debuting this season) Jaguar are using their own powertrain. They also have two drivers new to the series in Mitch Evans and Adam Carroll; with both drivers proving their credentials in GP2 (Evans) and British GT Championship (Carroll).
My prediction for the Panasonic Jaguar Racing Team in their debut season is that they will need time as a team (and also their drivers) to adapt and get to grips with the series, how the car functions and performs on the track and also how to fully develop the car to a level that they would like to be.
I really do think that if Jaguar get an opportunity in the ePrix's this season; they could score their first points in the series. All eyes will be upon them in their inaugural season and I wish them the best of luck for the season ahead.
Sarah Jones- @jonesy_laaa
