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RaceFans’ Top 10 Formula E drivers of 2022
Formula E
Posted onWith the year coming to an end, a new Formula E season begins in a matter of weeks. Before then, RaceFans looks back at the best performers of 2022.
Dragon Formula E team rebrands and brings in DS, Vandoorne and Vergne
Formula E
Posted onDragon have announced their rebrand as Penske Autosport, as well as the arrival of a new powertrain supply and two champions for the next Formula E season
Vergne wins second Formula E title as title rivals crash on final lap
Formula E
Posted onVergne has won a second Formula E title, as his championship rivals crashed each other out on the final lap of the New York Eprix.
Vergne takes Bern pole in close battle with Evans
Formula E
Posted onChampionship leader Jean-Eric Vergne has taken pole position for the Bern EPrix, narrowly beating Mitch Evans one of 16 drivers still fighting for the title with three races to go.
‘Boring’ flat-out races possible in new Formula E format – Vergne
Formula E
Posted onFormula E champion Jean-Eric Vergne warned fans will be “bored” if the championship’s new format for 2018-19 leads to more flat-out racing.
New Formula E cars will be “scary” on current circuits, says Vergne
Formula E
Posted onFormula E championship leader Jean-Eric Vergne is relishing the prospect of having more power under his foot when the series introduces its second-generation car later this year.
Formula E not inferior to F1, says Vergne
Formula E
Posted onFormula E championship leader Jean-Eric Vergne says he doesn’t consider the category a lesser series than Formula One anymore.
Vergne appointed Ferrari tester as De la Rosa leaves
2014 F1 season
Posted onFerrari have announced further changes to their test driver line-up with Jean-Eric Vergne joining the team.
Vergne to race in Formula E this weekend
2014 F1 season
Posted onJean-Eric Vergne will make his debut in Formula E at this weekend’s round in Uruguay with the Andretti team.
Vergne says he won’t drive for Toro Rosso in 2015
2015 F1 season
Posted onJean-Eric Vergne has ruled himself out of remaining in Formula One with Toro Rosso in 2015.
Vergne relegated to 10th by penalty for Grosjean pass
2014 United States Grand Prix
Posted onJean-Eric Vergne has been moved back to tenth place in the final classification for the United States Grand Prix following a penalty for colliding with Romain Grosjean.
Vergne also gets grid penalty for engine change
2014 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onJean-Eric Vergne has become the second driver this weekend to collect a grid penalty for an engine change.
Sixth place shows my potential – Vergne
2014 Singapore Grand Prix
Posted onJean-Eric Vergne, who does not have an F1 seat for 2015, said he had shown his potential by equalling his career best result of sixth in the Singapore Grand Prix.
Vergne handed first penalty point by stewards
2014 German Grand Prix
Posted onJean-Eric Vergne has been given a penalty point for leaving the track and gaining an advantage during the German Grand Prix.
Suspended €10,000 fine for Toro Rosso over tyre error
2014 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onThe stewards have penalised Toro Rosso after the team fell foul of one of the new regulations introduced for the 2014 season.
Danger factor part of Montreal’s appeal – Vergne
2014 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onJean-Eric Vergne says the lack of run-off at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is part of what makes the circuit so rewarding to drive.
Vergne expects more fixes in time for Melbourne
2014 F1 season
Posted onJean-Eric Vergne believes Toro Rosso can fix many of the problems they still face as they prepare for the first race of the season.
Toro Rosso have “major problems” – Vergne
2014 F1 season
Posted onJean-Eric Vergne admitted Toro Rosso face “major problems” in getting their STR9 ready for the first race of the season with just one test remaining.
Toro Rosso to launch STR9 at Jerez test
2014 F1 season
Posted onToro Rosso will reveal their 2014 F1 car at Jerez on the day before the first test of the new season begins.