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McLaren has announced who will complete its lineup for the upcoming Formula E season.
McLaren confirmed the signing of 20-year-old Formula 2 driver Taylor Barnard, who will team up with Sam Bird in its Formula E squad next season. Barnard, previously McLaren’s development and reserve driver, secured a full-time seat, filling the position left by Jake Hughes who moved to Maserati. Making his FE debut last season, Barnard impressed by becoming the youngest driver to score a point and start a race in the series. The upcoming season’s full-time switch to FE reflects the young driver’s rapid career growth, from starting in single-seaters in 2020. McLaren CEO Zak Brown expressed satisfaction with the team’s lineup for the new season, combining youth and experience with eagerness for a successful year ahead.
