Jaguar to return to racing in 2016

British luxury automaker Jaguar has just announced its return to global motorsport. During the autumn season next year, Jaguar will enter the third season of the FIA Formula E Championship as a manufacturer with its own team. As a reminder, Formula E is the first global single-seater championship for electric powered cars.

The Formula E will also give Jaguar-Land Rover an opportunity to make further developments into their future EV powertrain including motor and battery technology. After all, electric vehicles will play a vital role in Jaguar-Land Rover's future product portfolio.

Williams, a familiar name in the motorsport world, will be the technical partner to the Jaguar Formula E Team. The two brands have earlier worked together on the development of the Jaguar C-X75 plug-in hybrid concept car. 

More details on Jaguar’s return to racing including the team drivers and partners will be announced in the run up to season three.