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The Andretti Formula E Team Monday announced that former Toro Rosso Formula 1 driver Jean-Eric Vergne is to drive for the squad at this weekend's FIA Formula E Championship Punta del Este ePrix.
“It's not often that you get to race at this time of the year,” said Vergne.
“I am really looking forward to this opportunity, especially given its location in a place like Punta del Este. Although I have no experience in this new series, I am excited about the prospect of racing in Formula E, and racing for such a prestigious team as Andretti. As always, the main objective of the weekend is to stay out front and finish the year on a high note. The weekend will be a little like a journey into the unknown, but it is a journey that I am thoroughly looking forward to!”
[TD="class: caption"]Race start in Formula E. (Photo: WRi2)[/TD]
The 24-year-old has three seasons of F1 experience and has participated in seven championships throughout his career, recording 40 victories and 68 podiums.
The 2010 British Formula 3 Champion will join fellow countryman Franck Montagny to complete the Andretti Formula E two-car line-up for the American team led by Michael Andretti.
The Punta del Este ePrix will mark the Formula E debut for Vergne.
The previous two rounds in the inaugural all-electric racing series saw the team's full-season championship driver Montagny, as well as Charles Pic and reserve driver Matthew Brabham in competition for Andretti.
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The Andretti Formula E Team Monday announced that former Toro Rosso Formula 1 driver Jean-Eric Vergne is to drive for the squad at this weekend's FIA Formula E Championship Punta del Este ePrix.
“It's not often that you get to race at this time of the year,” said Vergne.
“I am really looking forward to this opportunity, especially given its location in a place like Punta del Este. Although I have no experience in this new series, I am excited about the prospect of racing in Formula E, and racing for such a prestigious team as Andretti. As always, the main objective of the weekend is to stay out front and finish the year on a high note. The weekend will be a little like a journey into the unknown, but it is a journey that I am thoroughly looking forward to!”
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[TD="class: caption"]Race start in Formula E. (Photo: WRi2)[/TD]
The 24-year-old has three seasons of F1 experience and has participated in seven championships throughout his career, recording 40 victories and 68 podiums.
The 2010 British Formula 3 Champion will join fellow countryman Franck Montagny to complete the Andretti Formula E two-car line-up for the American team led by Michael Andretti.
The Punta del Este ePrix will mark the Formula E debut for Vergne.
The previous two rounds in the inaugural all-electric racing series saw the team's full-season championship driver Montagny, as well as Charles Pic and reserve driver Matthew Brabham in competition for Andretti.
More...