Max Verstappen is also one of the best performing drivers within Formula 1 this season. Jean-Eric Vergne, therefore, does not expect that he would stand a chance when competing against the Dutchman in the motorsport class but thinks that in Formula E it is a different story.
The Frenchman drove for Toro Rosso for three seasons between 2012 and 2014. That just didn't turn out to be a great success, causing him to leave Formula 1. In the meantime, he is enjoying himself in Formula E and is able to compete extremely well with his fellow drivers.
Vergne notes that there are many similarities between the two sports, but also sees major differences. He, therefore, thinks that Verstappen would have a lot of trouble beating him if he were to get into a Formula E car, the French driver told Speedweek.com.
"Honestly, I wouldn't beat him in Formula 1. He is at the top of his game," Vergne stressed. "But he wouldn't be unbeatable in Formula E. I would bet on that." In early June, the Formula E season resumes with an E-Prix at Jakarta, after which the drivers travel to New York.