Formula E driver Jean-Eric Vergne believes winning the Hyderabad E-Prix was even more impressive given that he had to adapt his approach to suit the new all-electric Gen3 cars.
The DS Penske driver became the first-ever winner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship race in India, despite having less than 0.5 percent energy left in the Gen3 car introduced in this year’s competition.
The Gen3 vehicle is the fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient electric race car ever built, while its batteries are among the most advanced and sustainable ever made.
Having been behind the wheel in four races this season, including the double-headers at Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah E-Prix at the end of January, the 32-year-old Frenchman said he is a big fan of driving in the high-speed vehicle. “I think having the extra power is great and the car is more powerful.