Jean-Éric Vergne, born on April 25, 1990, in Pontoise, France, is a celebrated French racing driver known for his success in Formula E and his past experience in Formula 1. Vergne began his career in karting before advancing through the junior single-seater ranks, ultimately joining the Red Bull Junior Team. He made his F1 debut with Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2012, where he raced for three seasons before moving to focus on other racing categories.