Formula E champion Vergne to stay with G-Drive for endurance races

Jean-Eric Vergne

World Endurance Championship team G-Drive Racing has confirmed that reigning FIA Formula E champion Jean-Eric Vergne will return to the squad next year.

Vergne, who currently races for Techeetah in Formula E, signed a new deal with G-Drive for 2019 which will see him partner Roman Rusinov. A third driver is set to be announced at a later date.

The Frenchman helped the Russian team to the European Le Mans Series victory and crossed the line first at this year's Le Mans 24 Hours, winning the LMP2 class, before later being disqualified over an illegally modified fueling rig.

"G-Drive Racing is one of the strongest teams around in endurance racing," Vergne said.

"I am happy to continue with the team and play my part in achieving the highest targets for 2019."

"This past season has shown that Jean-Eric is one of the top drivers in the world," said sporting director Roman Rusinov, who will pilot the outfit's #26 entry alongside Vergne and a yet-to-be-confirmed third driver.

"Vergne was second in the ELMS drivers' standings, while the Autosport magazine named him as one of the three best drivers of the year alongside Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso.

"Continuing to work with Jean-Eric is a logical step for our team, which only aims for victory."