Vergne leaves his reservist position at Ferrari

Jean-Éric Vergne will focus solely on his program in Formula e This year. The resident of the Techeetah team who took 2nd place in the Buenos Aires ePrix (Argentina) confirmed that he would no longer remain a reserve driver for the team. Team Ferrari, making way for GP2 Series runner-up Antonio Giovinazzi.

“It was clear from the start that I would remain more of a reserve this season, confirmed the former resident of Toro Rosso. I maintain many contacts at Ferrari where I have very good relationships, but I will no longer fulfill my role by going to the Grands Prix. »

Jean-Éric Vergne is still eyeing theEndurance and on the World Championship.

“We’re still working on it and it’s constantly on my mind, admitted the Frenchman. I want to do Le Mans and certain races of WEC. I have a few options, but I can't say anything at the moment. It will be interesting if we get there this year. »