Jaguar to Make Motorsport Return With Formula E Team

British luxury car brand Jaguar will be making a return to global motorsport after announcing its participation in Formula E in 2016. 

Jaguar will enter the third season the FIA Formula E Championship, returning as a manufacturer with its own team.

Nick Rogers, Group Engineering Director for Jaguar Land Rover, said: “I am proud to announce Jaguar’s return to racing with an entry into the innovative FIA Formula E championship.

“It is my belief that over the next five years we will see more changes in the automotive world than in the last three decades.Formula E has recognised and reacted to these trends and the championship’s exciting and pioneering approach is the perfect fit for our brand.”

Alejandro Agag, Chief Executive Officer for Formula E, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jaguar into Formula E. Jaguar is a brand with a rich sporting heritage and the fact that it is returning to global motorsport with Formula E is a huge endorsement of the championship and its ability to influence the development of electric cars.”

Jaguar will release details of its team and partners in the run up to the third Formula E season.

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