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Robert Wickens was Vergne's teammate during the 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series season. Both drivers were part of the Carlin Motorsport team, which is known for its success in developing and nurturing talented drivers in various motorsport categories, including Formula Renault and Formula 1. Wickens, a Canadian racer, had already established himself as a promising prospect, having previously won the Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup in 2010.