Formula E driver Mitch Evans of Jaguar TCS Racing had a disappointing weekend at the recent race. Despite starting strong with pole position, Evans’ race was ruined after a collision with Jean-Eric Vergne, forcing him to pit for repairs. On Sunday, Evans encountered further trouble when he stopped on track due to a brake issue. Evans explained that he experienced a “break by wire problem” that required a full power cycle to reset. This issue occurred multiple times throughout the weekend, impacting his qualifying and practice sessions as well. Evans expressed frustration with the situation and acknowledged that his team needs to make improvements to catch up with more efficient competitors like Nissan.
In addition to his on-track struggles, Evans also criticized the Formula E calendar. He referred to the possibility of the championship heading to Silverstone in the future as “ludicrous.” Evans believes that the calendar could be improved overall, not just in terms of the specific location he was racing at. While Tokyo and other cool locations are on the schedule, Evans feels that there is room for more exciting and enjoyable tracks. He mentioned the potential for returning to Rome or creating more Formula E specific tracks, but ultimately, the decisions regarding the calendar are up to Formula E and the FIA. Evans expressed that some of the upcoming tracks, such as Portland, Shanghai, and London, may not be as enjoyable as Monaco, which he considers the last good track of the year. He described Monaco as fitting the nature of the Formula E car well, with ample passing opportunities and a good width.