After working through various different concepts and styles, this idea of using data speed traces from the different generations of race cars gained traction.
As development of Jaguar TCS Racing’s most advanced race car continues ahead of launching for Season 13, the Jaguar GEN4 proto_TYPE test livery showcases the dramatic pace of technical innovation in Formula E, with the design depicting overlays of the speed traces around the iconic Monaco street circuit for Jaguar’s GEN1, 2, 3 and 4 cars using data directly from Jaguar TCS Racing’s state‑of‑the‑art driver in‑the‑loop simulator,
The data traces illustrate the dramatic pace of technological advancement in Formula E, a Championship Jaguar has competed in since 2016 and the GEN1 era as part of its race‑to‑innovate strategy.
The data traces and DNA/Genome pattern on the undersides of the aero and bodywork and the gloss versions on the upper surfaces, when overlayed on the base satin black bodywork, produce a stunning story of racing and technological evolution from GEN1 to GEN4 for Jaguar TCS Racing.
3D visual of the GEN4 Formula E Test Car Livery for Jaguar TCS Racing
Throughout the design process, high quality 3D virtual studio visuals of the car from multiple camera angles were shared with the team before the design was signed-off.
The complication with a design of this style, and especially on a formula style race car, is ensuring that the completed vinyl elements produced and applied to the car actually follow and fit the contours correctly and faithfully reproduce our digital version. The design and export process that we have perfected over the past 20+ years, ensures that the files send for vinyl production fit perfectly as can be seen from comparing our digital visuals below and the gallery images of the completed car.
Jaguar TCS Racing is statistically the most successful team in Formula E history to date with 25 wins and a further 33 podiums. Jaguar TCS Racing won the 2024 Teams’ World Championship and Manufacturers’ crowns. Through its commitment to the GEN4 era, spanning Seasons 13‑16 through to 2030, Jaguar will have competed in every generation of Formula E.
The all‑new GEN4 race car is set to revolutionise motorsport, with its launch for the 2026/27 Formula E season representing another significant step change in EV innovation.
There will be a substantial increase in performance and technology, with 450kW race power – up from 300kW in the current GEN3 Evo era – with 600kW power available for qualifying and in ATTACK MODE, an increase of 250kW compared to the current regulations.
The first Formula E car with Active All‑Wheel Drive (AWD) across all phases of qualifying and races ‑ and with five times more power available through the front axle – GEN4 will also feature enhanced 700kW regenerative braking, all‑new Bridgestone dry and wet weather tyres, and two bespoke aerodynamic bodywork configurations. This increased aerodynamic capability, especially in the high‑downforce setup for qualifying, will mean higher speeds and greater peak performance.
The all‑new GEN4 race car is set to revolutionise motorsport, with its launch for the 2026/27 Formula E season representing another significant step change in EV innovation.
There will be a substantial increase in performance and technology, with 450kW race power – up from 300kW in the current GEN3 Evo era – with 600kW power available for qualifying and in ATTACK MODE, an increase of 250kW compared to the current regulations.
The first Formula E car with Active All‑Wheel Drive (AWD) across all phases of qualifying and races ‑ and with five times more power available through the front axle – GEN4 will also feature enhanced 700kW regenerative braking, all‑new Bridgestone dry and wet weather tyres, and two bespoke aerodynamic bodywork configurations. This increased aerodynamic capability, especially in the high‑downforce setup for qualifying, will mean higher speeds and greater peak performance.
