P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Jean-Eric Vergne has threatened to quit Formula E if the peloton-style of races continue.
Jean-Eric Vergne’s threat to quit Formula E during the recent Berlin E-Prix highlighted the growing discontent among drivers in the all-electric series. The peloton-style of races, common in the current Gen3 era, has been a major source of frustration for many drivers. Last weekend’s Berlin double-header witnessed intense peloton racing, leading to incidents and dissatisfaction among competitors. While the races are action-packed and entertaining for fans, drivers are finding it challenging to navigate through the pack due to the peloton format. The aggressive nature of peloton races has raised safety concerns and rendered qualifying almost irrelevant for some drivers, prompting Vergne and others to express their displeasure publicly. With drivers like Vergne and Mitch Evans criticizing the peloton races, Formula E faces the risk of losing key participants if the format remains unchanged in the upcoming Gen4 era.
