‘If Alonso is the best, come and try to beat us’ Date published: April 25 2021 Jean-Eric Vergne has called for Fernando Alonso to race in Formula E, to prove he can live up to his tag as one of the world’s best drivers by winning in equal machinery. The Frenchman, who celebrates his 31st birthday on Sunday, drove for Toro Rosso in Formula 1 for three seasons before moving to the electric championship in time for its inaugural outing in 2014. He has since become a two-time champion in the category and hopes to add to his trophy cabinet by winning at Le Mans in the future.