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JEV on "the worst first half of the season I have had in Formula E"

INTERVIEW 14 May 2026 4 Mins

As the 2025/26 season reaches its midway point, Citroën Racing’s Jean-Eric Vergne debriefs his campaign so far.

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Interview by Katy Fairman

With 154 race starts to his name, two drivers’ titles, 38 podiums and 11 wins, Jean-Eric Vergne is one of the best talents on the Formula E grid. He’s been racing in the all-electric championship since Season 1, and this year embarked on a new journey with Citroën Racing as they made their single-seater debut.

Since then the team has achieved a podium, a Julius Baer Pole Position and a victory in Mexico City, but that’s all come from one side of the garage: Nick Cassidy. For Vergne, it’s been a very different first eight rounds. Ahead of Monaco this weekend he sits 15th in the standings, with a best result of eighth which he’s managed on three occasions.

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“It’s definitely the worst half of the season I have ever had in Formula E,” Vergne begins. “Just look at the points, it's not difficult to have that judgement. But then again, I feel that the points don't really show the true level of performance of our team. Only points matter though and excuses are not something I like to use.

“I'm not finding myself making any excuses, for me or for the team, we simply have to do a better job; deliver better races, better weekends, and start scoring some strong points.”

Speaking ahead of the Monaco E-Prix double-header, Vergne was sat next to Nick Cassidy who has had a fantastic start to his time at Citroën.

“I mean, Nick's done it,” he says, pointing to his teammate, “obviously, it's not because he's next to me, but I think he’s probably the best driver in this generation of Formula E. And he certainly knows how to do the magical stuff at the right moment, which I've not been able to do this year.”

Vergne made the switch to Citroën after a long stint with DS PENSKE, but the two teams do share the STELLANTIS powertrains.

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“I've been for a very long time with the same people but I have a certain way of doing the races that clearly doesn't work this year, so I think both the team and myself came to the realisation that some things need to be changed in the way we approach the races and how we communicate and how we take decisions.

“I think we're doing that. I think it's not a bad thing to be in that struggling position. It makes us work harder. It makes us find solutions, and all of the work that we're doing now will pay off one day. I'm pretty certain of it.

“We're going to have this team again for next year and the most important thing is of course, scoring points, podiums, wins, but now that the championship is kind of over for me this year, the most important is to prepare the team the best as possible for next year in GEN4 and that next year we don't have any excuses.”

SCHEDULE: Where, when and how to watch or stream the 2026 Monaco E-Prix, Rounds 9 & 10

As we approach the halfway stage of the 2025/26 Formula E season, the all-electric championship returns for a double-header of racing action around the historic streets of Monaco. Over the years, the Principality has witnessed countless moments of triumph and heartbreak, and now we return to write a new chapter on these storied streets.

Free Practice 1: Saturday 16 May, 07:30 local / 06:30 BST
Free Practice 2: Saturday 16 May, 09:10 local / 08:10 BST
Qualifying: Saturday 16 May, 10:40 local / 09:40 BST
Race: Saturday 16 May, 15:05 local / 14:05 BST

Free Practice 3: Sunday 17 May, 08:30 local / 07:30 BST
Qualifying: Sunday 17 May, 10:40 local / 09:40 BST
Race: Sunday 17 May, 15:05 local / 14:05 BST

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