Panasonic Jaguar Racing to debut electric street racing at New York Formula E

With the end of its debut season in sight, Panasonic Jaguar Racing sets off to New York City, U.S.A for Rounds Nine and 10 of the FIA Formula E Championship. The Qualcomm New York City ePrix takes place on 15^th and 16^th July in Red Hook, Brooklyn and will make history as the first fully-electric motorsports event to take place in the city. The 1.95km, 10-turn Brooklyn circuit winds clockwise through the waterfront neighbourhood of Red Hook, with the Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty across the bay.

To date, the British team has scored 20 championship points and secured a VISA fastest lap award. With four rounds of the championship remaining, Panasonic Jaguar Racing is keen to build on its points scored and improve its position in the standings. The final races of the Formula E season take place in Montreal, Canada on 29^th and 30^th July.

"It doesn't feel that long since we were in Las Vegas in January when Mitch drove the Jaguar I-PACE Concept down the Strip. Everyone in the team is really excited to get back on American soil and to go racing in Brooklyn, overlooking the south Manhattan skyline. North America is a key market for Jaguar Land Rover and we are excited to bring the next generation of all-electric technology to yet another fantastic city and meet our U.S.A fans and customers," said James Barclay, Team Director, Panasonic Jaguar Racing.