By : Joan MacKay Petti – Foreign Editor
With six FIA Formula E races complete, Panasonic Jaguar Racing go to Berlin for the final European round of the season. The double-header Berlin ePrix takes place on 10 and 11 June at Tempelhof Park, formerly the German capital’s main airport. The season will then close with double-headers in New York and Montreal on 15-16 July and 29-30 July respectively.
The Berlin ePrix has been a part of all three Formula E seasons to date. The ten turn, 2.25km anticlockwise track on the apron of the historic airport has been re-profiled since the inaugural race, promising faster racing and more overtaking opportunities in front of a large German crowd.
The Berlin ePrix will also offer an expanded Allianz eVillage, which will include the Jaguar I-PACE Concept on the Panasonic Jaguar Racing stand. The performance SUV concept previews Jaguar’s first electric vehicle, which will be on the road in the second half of 2018.
Having scored 19 championship points in three consecutive races, and leaping to 8th place in the team standings, the British team has continued to learn from each race in their debut season. With the experience of the first ever back-to-back Formula E races in Monaco and Paris behind them, the team is now preparing for the new challenge of three consecutive double-headers over the next eight weeks.
How have you been preparing for the team’s first double-header?
James Barclay, Team Director, Panasonic Jaguar Racing: ‘One of the many unique aspects of each Formula E race weekend is that all the action takes place in one day. This was perhaps the greatest learning curve when we joined the series and it has required us to plan cool and calmly how we prepare, but also how we communicate and make decisions coolly on what is a very hectic day.’
‘To complete two race days in a row will be very demanding. However, we are racers and double-headers offer more opportunities to gather important data and more laps of these terrific circuits in front of the passionate German fans. We are really looking forward to getting to Berlin.’
By : Joan MacKay Petti - Foreign Editor
With six FIA Formula E races complete, Panasonic Jaguar Racing go to Berlin for the final European round of the season. The double-header Berlin ePrix takes place on 10 and 11 June at Tempelhof Park, formerly the German capital's main airport. The season will then close with double-headers in New York and Montreal on 15-16 July and 29-30 July respectively.
The Berlin ePrix has been a part of all three Formula E seasons to date. The ten turn, 2.25km anticlockwise track on the apron of the historic airport has been re-profiled since the inaugural race, promising faster racing and more overtaking opportunities in front of a large German crowd.
The Berlin ePrix will also offer an expanded Allianz eVillage, which will include the Jaguar I-PACE Concept on the Panasonic Jaguar Racing stand. The performance SUV concept previews Jaguar's first electric vehicle, which will be on the road in the second half of 2018.
Having scored 19 championship points in three consecutive races, and leaping to 8th place in the team standings, the British team has continued to learn from each race in their debut season. With the experience of the first ever back-to-back Formula E races in Monaco and Paris behind them, the team is now preparing for the new challenge of three consecutive double-headers over the next eight weeks.
How have you been preparing for the team's first double-header?
James Barclay, Team Director, Panasonic Jaguar Racing: 'One of the many unique aspects of each Formula E race weekend is that all the action takes place in one day. This was perhaps the greatest learning curve when we joined the series and it has required us to plan cool and calmly how we prepare, but also how we communicate and make decisions coolly on what is a very hectic day.'
'To complete two race days in a row will be very demanding. However, we are racers and double-headers offer more opportunities to gather important data and more laps of these terrific circuits in front of the passionate German fans. We are really looking forward to getting to Berlin.'
