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Envision to run Jaguar Formula E powertrains in Gen3 rules cycle

Envision to run Jaguar Formula E powertrains in Gen3 rules cycle

The British team has been an Audi customer team ever since the beginning of Formula E’s Gen2 regulations were enforced for the 2018-19 season, after losing its DS partnership to the Cheetah team.

But with Audi’s departure prior to the start of the current season, this left Envision needing to find a new supplier ahead of the Gen3 switch to a 350kW drive motor at the rear.

This will be the first time that Jaguar will supply a customer Formula E team since its entry to the championship in 2016, as it seeks to expand upon its development of the new powertrain layout with two sets of data.

“I am absolutely delighted to confirm and announce that Envision Racing are committing to the Gen3 cycle of Formula E,” said Envision team principal Sylvain Filippi.

“We have secured a fantastic partnership with Jaguar, which is really exciting for us.

“For me, the most important thing was to make sure that once we commit to the sport, we also find ways to stay at the sharp end of the…

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