Kiwi Mitch Evans signs long-term for Formula E

Racing driver Mitch Evans has signed multi-year contracts to continue with Panasonic Jaguar Racing for season six and beyond in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship.

His teammate will be announced at the team’s official launch for the new season on October 2, Evans, 25, partnering with Brit Alex Lynn in the latter part of last season after Nelson Piquet Jnr left six races in following performances below expectations.

Evans secured the British team’s first Formula E win in Rome last year, and is seeking more wins, points and podiums for the team.

“I’m really happy to be staying with the team for a fourth season,” he says.

“I have had a taste for victory driving for Panasonic Jaguar Racing now all I want is more! The team is getting stronger and I feel at home here. I’m determined to push forward with Panasonic Jaguar Racing, building on last season’s success as we hunt down more points, podiums and wins.”

Evans has been working closely with the team to get the Jaguar I-Type 4 ready for the 15 races in 13 cities on the ABB FIA Formula E season six calendar which starts in Ad Diriyah in Saudi Arabia on November 22 and finishes on July 26 next year in London.

Panasonic Jaguar Racing Team director James Barclay says the team is delighted Evans has committed his future to them

“We have grown together in the last three seasons and developed into a winning team capable of fighting at the front of this highly competitive championship.”

Evans’ brother Simon, backed by the Giltrap Group, also returns for another season of racing in the Formula E support series the Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy, representing Team Asia New Zealand.