Although there were many highs and lows throughout the Berlin E-Prix double round weekend, which gave the standings a surprising twist, some people have had a challenging start to the season. Jean-Éric Vergne, a driver for Citroën Racing, was interviewed by The Girls Who – Motorsport regarding his current improvement, GEN4, and potential race schedule additions.
Season 25/26 Struggles
With drivers Nick Cassidy in 6th and Jean-Éric Vergne in 15th place in the drivers’ standings, Citroën Racing is in an intriguing 5th place in the team standings. Many people are wondering what is and isn’t working because of the inconsistent outcomes among their drivers.
Vergne believes it to be a combination of things but affirms his full trust in his skills, the car, and the team. “It’s not like I forgot how to drive in a couple months, so I know I have everything in my hands and in my team’s hands to be able to do better races. I’m very confident that we will be doing that.”
The season hints that the problems still persist, although Vergne has worked hard to perform better and score points while the team looks for a way forward. With nine rounds left, a lot could happen. As he has demonstrated his skills, we should expect to see several podiums and victories.
Stepping Forward with Gen4
Given Vergne’s lengthy and illustrious career in Formula E dating back to season 1, the season’s upcoming changes with the GEN4 car have everyone curious about the drivers’ viewpoint.
He has great hopes for the season as well as the future of Formula E, given his vocal criticism of the previous car, GEN3. In a lighthearted response, Vergne admits that he was never the biggest admirer of the GEN3 car, both in terms of appearance and driving, but that the Gen4 car is “a completely different game.”
Everyone will benefit from it since it’s the “right step in the right direction,” advancing Formula E to a time when the greatest sustainable and electric racing technologies represent speed.
Adding to the Calendar?
Even though there are a ton of international races on the calendar, some people are curious about what races might be added in the future. Vergne talked casually about how having races in Paris or the South of France on the schedule is a welcome reminder of home.
Many drivers would agree that having a home race is always a good idea. In addition, Paris has a history as a Formula E track, and because it is an alternating race circuit, it remains a unique street race that many look forward to in the future.
With both drivers vying for podiums, we may hope that his season improves and Citroën Racing rises in the rankings. As we wait for Round 9 in Monaco, the racetrack’s prominence will either help or make Vergne’s redemption this season more challenging.