Jaguar TCS Racing is currently dominating both the Teams’ and Drivers’ World Championships, with Mitch Evans and Antonio Felix da Costa consistently adding podium finishes. Evans leads the Drivers’ Standings with five podiums, while da Costa follows closely with three. As the team arrived in China for the Sanya E-Prix, both drivers and Team Principal Ian James shared their thoughts ahead of the race.
Mitch Evans and Antonio Felix da Costa Share Plans for Sanya E-Prix
Speaking ahead of the Sanya E-Prix, Mitch Evans said, "Monaco was a strong weekend for us, and it’s great to head into Sanya with good momentum and a championship lead. I’ve raced here once before, and it’s a fun, challenging track, so I’m looking forward to getting back on it. The championship fight is tight, so the focus is on executing cleanly and keeping the points coming."
Sharing his excitement, Antonio Felix da Costa said, "I’m excited to race in China again. I’ve had great results here in the past, and I really enjoy the atmosphere. We showed strong pace in Monaco, even with some drama along the way, so the goal now is to build on that and put together a solid weekend. It’s my first race in the country with the Jaguar TCS Racing team too, so I’m looking forward to seeing what we can do together."
Da Costa has an impressive track record in China. He secured a podium at the last Sanya E-Prix in 2019, won in Shanghai in Season 10, and added another podium there in Season 11.
Jaguar TCS Racing Currently Leading the Championship
Jaguar TCS Racing has claimed four wins and four additional podium finishes in the last eight races. This has propelled the team to the top of the Teams’ Standings and Mitch Evans to the top of the Drivers’ World Championship. Meanwhile, Jaguar currently sits second in the Manufacturers’ Standings. Evans recently won one of the Monaco races, while da Costa also finished on the podium in the other race.
Team Principal Ian James said, "We arrive in Sanya in a strong position, but we’re under no illusions about how competitive this championship is. The team has worked incredibly hard to put us where we are, and the aim is to continue that consistency as we start the Asian leg. Both drivers have shown great pace and resilience, and we’re focused on delivering another well-executed weekend."
The Sanya E-Prix begins on 19 June with practice sessions, while the race is scheduled for 20 June.
