Jean-Eric Vergne fails to qualify for the first of two New York City races

The championship leader was unable to set a time during qualifying.

Jean-Eric Vergne has received a penalty for using above the alloted 200kw of power during qualifying for the first of two Formula E races in New York City. The amount of power coming out of the RESS recorded 205kw, according to the FIA.

The penalty for this is a loss of all qualifying times. Luckily for Vergne, title rival Sam Bird has only qualified 14th. Vergne’s teammate, Andre Lotterer, received the same penalty for using 204kw. This afternoon's race should be pretty interesting.