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DS Penske has confirmed that Britain’s rising FE star Taylor Barnard will drive for the team in Season 12 of the all-electric championship.
DS Penske has confirmed that Taylor Barnard, Britain’s rising Formula E star, will be driving for the team in Season 12 of the all-electric championship after a successful run in the series.
Barnard’s rise in Formula E has been remarkable, starting as a stand-in for Sam Bird and then securing a full race seat for Season 11, where he impressed with five podiums and two pole positions to finish fourth in the Drivers’ Championship.
At just 21, Barnard holds records as the youngest points-scorer and pole-sitter in FE history, showcasing his talent and potential as a future race-winner.
Despite the failed McLaren FE project, Barnard was highly sought after by multiple teams, with DS Penske ultimately securing his services to partner with Max Guenther.
With his reputation soaring, DS Penske decided to part ways with two-time champion Jean-Eric Vergne, as Barnard expressed his excitement to join the team and contribute to their future success in Season 12 of Formula E.
