Jean-Eric Vergne, commonly known as JEV, is a renowned French racing driver born on April 25, 1990, in Pontoise, France. Vergne initially rose to prominence in the motorsport world through his success in karting before advancing to single-seater categories, ultimately joining the Red Bull Junior Team. He made his Formula 1 debut with the Toro Rosso team in 2012 and competed there for three seasons. After F1, Vergne became a prominent figure in Formula E, where he has won the championship twice, in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons, solidifying his reputation as a leading driver in electric racing.