Evans podium headlines double top-five for Jaguar TCS racing in Jeddah round 4
Jaguar TCS Racing delivered one of its most complete performances of the 2025/26 campaign in Round 4 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, securing a podium for Mitch Evans and a fifth-place finish for António Félix da Costa under the lights in Jeddah.
The result marked a double top-five finish for the British squad in the opening leg of the season’s first double-header weekend and reinforced the growing momentum behind the Jaguar I-TYPE 7 package.
Evans and da Costa lined up P10 and P6 respectively on the grid at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, but the early phases of the race quickly turned unpredictable. A delayed start, a three-wide squeeze into Turn 1 and an early Full Course Yellow, later upgraded to a Safety Car, compressed the field and forced teams into rapid strategic recalculations.
When racing resumed, da Costa wasted little time asserting himself, climbing into the top eight as he settled into a strong energy-saving rhythm. Evans, meanwhile, prioritised efficiency, carefully conserving usable energy to position himself for a late-race charge.
With the pack tightly bunched, Jaguar’s strategy team made two key calls that ultimately defined the race.
Da Costa was brought in early for PIT BOOST before deploying ATTACK MODE to regain track position aggressively, slicing back through the field with a series of clean, committed overtakes. Evans extended his first stint longer, cycling briefly into the lead as rivals pitted before executing his own stop and rejoining in podium contention.
The contrasting approaches paid dividends. Da Costa surged into the podium fight, while Evans used well-timed ATTACK MODE activation to climb decisively into the top three in the closing laps.
As the race entered its final phase, the two Jaguars ran nose-to-tail at the sharp end. In a display of disciplined teamwork, da Costa supported the overall strategy, allowing Evans to maximise his ATTACK MODE advantage and secure track position when it mattered most.
After a tense final exchange among the lead group, Evans crossed the line third to claim another podium finish, with da Costa securing a hard-earned fifth.
“I’m really happy to be back on the podium,” said Evans. “It was chaotic at times, but we kept our heads down, managed the energy well and made the right calls when it counted. The car felt strong and the strategy put us in the perfect position to attack at the end. Two podiums in a row feels great.”
Da Costa echoed the positive tone. “We had strong pace and once we found our rhythm, I was able to fight at the front and make important moves. The strategy was executed perfectly and I’m proud of how we worked together. P5 is solid, but we showed we have the speed to challenge for even more.”
Team principal Ian James described the race as a benchmark for operational execution.
“Today was defined by smart calls, clean execution and teamwork,” he said. “To come away with a double top-five and another podium demonstrates the consistency we’re building. There’s still performance to unlock, but this gives us a strong platform heading into Round 5.”
The result lifts Evans to fifth in the Drivers’ World Championship standings, with da Costa moving into the top 10. Jaguar TCS Racing now sits fourth in the Teams’ standings, while Jaguar holds second position in the Manufacturers’ table.
With Round 5 taking place just 24 hours later, Jaguar carries both momentum and confidence into the second half of the Jeddah double-header. On the evidence of Round 4, the team’s combination of energy discipline, decisive PIT BOOST strategy and synchronised ATTACK MODE deployment is positioning it firmly among the championship’s leading contenders.
