Partnership with Jaguar Racing

GKN Automotive is partnering with the Jaguar Racing team to bring our electrification expertise and rich motorsport heritage back to the racetrack

Overview

  • Since 2017, we have been the official eDrive Partner of Jaguar Racing, focusing on ‘Driving for Efficiency’
  • We contribute engineering expertise towards development of the electric powertrain for the I-TYPE 5
  • We are working with Jaguar Racing to develop advanced powertrain cooling technologies in pursuit of enhanced system efficiencies
  • Targeting close technical collaboration, our Innovation Centre will also embed its own engineering specialists within the Jaguar Racing Team
  • The partnership with Jaguar Racing will feed into the development of our world-leading eDrive technologies for EVs

Partnership

We have a long-running partnership with Jaguar, dating back to 1935 when we supplied driveline technology to the first SS Jaguar saloon. Today, GKN Automotive supplies every Jaguar model on the market with a range of technologies, including high performance CV jointed sideshafts, propshafts, intelligent all-wheel-drive systems and electronic active differentials.

Our relationship with Jaguar Racing’s Formula E Team started in 2017, in advance of Season 4 of the championship. The partnership is centred around ‘Driving for Efficiency’ at both a component and system level. It is an opportunity to push technology to the limits on the racetrack, which is essential to speed up innovations and further advance know-how.

Learn more about GKN Automotive's partnership with Jaguar Racing.

History in Formula E
History in Formula E

This season marks the fifth season for Jaguar Racing in the series, after having joined the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Season 3.
GKNA role and technology
GKNA role and technology

As Jaguar Racing’s official eDrive partner, we were involved in the development of the electric powertrain for the I-TYPE 5. Our software engineers will also be integrated into Jaguar Racing’s headquarters, providing extensive knowledge and preparing software developments for improved performance and functionality throughout the season.
The I-Type 5
The I-Type 5

The electric single-seater features a new powertrain, using our expertise, which will run for the next two seasons.
The team
The team

This season sees Mitch Evans joined by British driver Sam Bird, who has competed in the all-electric championship since the beginning, as the duo look to achieve more podiums and race wins in the Jaguar I-Type 5.