Kiwi driver targets points at ABB FE Portland E-Prix

Mitch Evans is aiming for a top spot as Jaguar TCS Racing competes in round 12 of the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Portland, Oregon on June 24.

Jaguar TCS Racing is third in the teams’ standings and aims to add more points at the Portland International Raceway.

Evans and Sam Bird will take on the competition at 17:00 Portland time on Saturday.

Evans secured crucial podium points in the last round to sit fourth in the drivers’ standings, with teammate Sam Bird eighth. Jaguar TCS Racing is 43 points behind the top placed TAG Heuer Porsche team going into the season’s final rounds.

 “I was pleased to come away from Jakarta with a podium and some points and hope to keep building momentum in Portland as we reach the final three locations,” says Evans.

“I’m looking forward to the new track, it’s well-known in American motorsport categories so it will be great to bring Formula E to this circuit for the first time.

“I can’t wait to get out there and keep my sights on the top spot!”

Jaguar TCS Racing team principal James Barclay says the team needs to deliver to stay in the championship fight.

“Portland is a new circuit for Formula E, featuring 3.1km and 12 corners, it promises to be a super high-speed track,” says Jaguar TCS Racing technical manager Phil Charles.

“Compared to the normal street surfaces we’re used to, Portland International Raceway provides a good, flat surface to race on.

“Expect to see lots of overtakes, lots of slipstreams, and a really tactical race.”

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