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Taylor Barnard has spoken to Motorsport Week ahead of his second FIA Formula E race weekend as he continues to stand-in for the injured Sam Bird for NEOM McLaren. The 19-year-old won the plaudits of the FE paddock and beyond after finishing 14th in Monaco, having been called to drive the car 20 minutes before […]
The 19-year-old driver received praise for his performance in Monaco, stepping in last minute after Bird’s injury. Barnard expressed a focus on learning and improving with minimal pressure from the team. He felt calm at Monaco, a track he knew, but acknowledges the challenges of the Tempelhof circuit in Berlin. His personal goal for the weekend is reaching the top ten and gaining points. Barnard remains humble, focusing on moving forward and gaining experience in the Formula E environment. Despite the unpredictability of the Nissan powertrain for other drivers, he aims to do his best without reading too much into team dynamics. As he gains more race experience, he hopes to grow within the team and continue learning.
