{"id":33271,"date":"2025-05-01T12:54:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T16:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/?p=33271"},"modified":"2025-05-01T12:54:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T16:54:39","slug":"formula-e-jaguar-anticipating-a-double-podium-in-monaco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2025\/05\/01\/formula-e-jaguar-anticipating-a-double-podium-in-monaco\/","title":{"rendered":"Formula E: Jaguar Anticipating a Double Podium in Monaco"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jaguar TCS Racing, winners of last year&#8217;s team championship, aim to repeat their excellent performance in Monaco.<\/p>\n<h2>Formula E Monaco E-Prix: Both of Jaguar&#8217;s Drivers Ready to Score Big Points<\/h2>\n<p>Jaguar currently sits 8th in the teams&#8217; championship, a far cry from their amazing performance last year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/09\/24\/how-mitch-evans-became-jaguar-flag-bearer-in-fe\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Mitch Evans<\/a> has had more success than his teammate, thanks to his win in S\u00e3o Paulo. He heads to the Monaco E-Prix 10th in the drivers&#8217; championship. In comparison, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/10\/22\/fe-how-nick-cassidy-became-a-protagonist-of-the-paddock\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Nick Cassidy<\/a> has only scored at one race, meaning he is 18th in the drivers&#8217; championship.<\/p>\n<p>Jaguar&#8217;s poor performance this season shows their struggles adapting to the GEN3 EVO car. Both drivers will be eager to turn their season around and prove why they are champions.<\/p>\n<h3>Hopes for the Weekend<\/h3>\n<p>Therefore, both drivers are keen to score several points to rise in the standings by focusing on the improvements they can make.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;I always look forward to the Monaco E\u2011Prix.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;It\u2019s one of the best races of the year, and a track where we have been really competitive previously \u2013 not least last season \u2013 and we are aiming for a positive result once more.&#8221; <strong>&#8211; Mitch Evans speaking to Jaguar TCS Racing<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Evans has had excellent performances over the past few years in the drivers&#8217; championship, so he will likely be questioning the car&#8217;s performance.<\/p>\n<p>He has finished second, third, and second in the last three years, showing excellent talent.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Evans will work with his <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/08\/01\/formula-e-teams-season-review-and-how-jaguar-achieved-the-title\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">team<\/a> to figure out how to optimise the car&#8217;s set-up.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;The past couple of seasons in Monaco have provided plenty of great memories for me \u2011 including taking my first victory in the Principality in Season 9 and helping the team achieve an historic 1\u20112 finish last year \u2011 but we need to focus on the present and ensure we deliver.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;The aim is to get the Jaguar I\u2011TYPE 7 in the right window to secure a strong points haul this weekend.&#8221;<strong> &#8211; Nick Cassidy talking to Jaguar TCS Racing<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Cassidy&#8217;s focus on the present conveys his determination not to let his poor results so far define his season.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the return of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2025\/02\/12\/formula-e-flies-to-jeddah-its-time-for-the-pit-boost-debut\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Pit Boost<\/a> for the Monaco E-Prix will allow him to strategise effectively.<\/p>\n<h3>Cassidy Wants to Score His First Podium of 2025<\/h3>\n<p>At this point in 2024, Cassidy had scored four podiums, including a win in the second race in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiaformulae.com\/en\/standings?season=84467676-4d5d-4c97-ae07-0b7520bb95ea&amp;tab=drivers&amp;period=isFullSeason\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeddah<\/a>. His highest finish of 2025 so far is a fifth-place finish at the second race in Jeddah, yet again.<\/p>\n<p>The Kiwi will similarly wish to replicate his strong performances at <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2023\/05\/10\/nick-cassidy-wins-chaotic-monaco-e-prix\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Monaco<\/a> this year by scoring a podium.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifying around the Principality is not as important as it is in Formula 1, as the GEN3 EVO car is smaller and narrower. The chance of overtaking is higher,\u00a0so if Cassidy&#8217;s poor qualifying continues, it will not be impossible to gain positions.<\/p>\n<p>His mindset does not seem to be shaken by his lack of points, conveying his clear focus and motivation. He should be able to\u00a0score big points and impress again with his excellent performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2025\/05\/01\/formula-e-monaco-e-prix-maserati-ready-for-its-home-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Formula E Monaco E-Prix: Maserati Gears Up for Its Home Race<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Jaguar&#8217;s History in Monaco<\/h3>\n<p>Jaguar\u2019s best performance in Monaco was last year&#8217;s 1-2, which was the team\u2019s first-ever win in the Principality. They are also the only team in Formula E history to score a 1-2 for their team in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiaformulae.com\/en\/news\/747480\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Monaco<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Evans has claimed four podiums from five events in a row around the streets of Monte Carlo. Cassidy has also tasted success around motorsport\u2019s most famous street circuit, winning in 2023 for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiaformulae.com\/en\/news\/747253\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Envision Racing<\/a>. Both drivers will hope to overcome the car&#8217;s struggles and let their driving and talent do the talking.<\/p>\n<p>Jaguar <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2025\/01\/03\/formula-e-hyundai-the-future-of-manufacturers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">powertrains<\/a> have had a perfect success rate around Monte Carlo in this GEN3 era, winning every race. They will likely continue this record by scoring another win on this city circuit.<\/p>\n<p>The British team is one of two teams to have scored over 100 points here.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;Monaco E\u2011Prix is a track where we\u2019ve seen great success in the past, and it feels like a home race for Mitch and Nick who are both extremely fast around these famous streets.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Although we didn\u2019t take away points from Miami, we did learn a lot about the Jaguar I\u2011TYPE 7 and look forward to applying those learnings in Monaco.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/media.jaguarracing.com\/news\/2025\/04\/202425-abb-fia-formula-e-world-championship-r6-7-monaco-0304-may\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jaguar TCS Racing team principal James Barclay<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2025\/04\/28\/austin-cindric-wins-pretty-tame-jack-links-500-at-talladega\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Austin Cindric Wins Pretty Tame Jack Link\u2019s 500 at Talladega<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Monaco E-Prix: Weekend Schedule<\/h3>\n<p>Jaguar and the rest of the grid are set for an exciting race at this historic venue for a double-header race.<\/p>\n<p>Racing begins on May 3 with FP1, where all 22 drivers will explore the characteristics of the Monte Carlo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ NEXT:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2025\/05\/01\/formula-e-are-the-porsche-drivers-the-favourites-for-the-championship\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Formula E: Are the Porsche Drivers the Favourites for the Championship?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Photo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Credit: <strong>IMAGO \/\u00a0Andreas Beil<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recording Date: 09.01.2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jaguar TCS Racing, winners of last year&#8217;s team championship, aim to repeat their excellent performance in Monaco. Formula E Monaco E-Prix: Both of Jaguar&#8217;s Drivers Ready to Score Big Points Jaguar currently sits 8th in the teams&#8217; championship, a far cry from their amazing performance last year. Mitch Evans has had more success than his [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5492,"featured_media":33289,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2,9],"tags":[27,2135,190,2129,1716],"class_list":["post-33271","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-formula-e","tag-formula-e","tag-jaguar-tcs-racing","tag-mitch-evans","tag-monaco-e-prix","tag-nick-cassidy"],"modified_by":"Emma Fisher","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33271","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5492"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33271"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33271\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33299,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33271\/revisions\/33299"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33289"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33271"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33271"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33271"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}