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NEOM McLaren’s Taylor Barnard has spoken exclusively to Motorsport Week about his full-time move to FIA Formula E, how it is now a premium option for young drivers and his goals for Season 11. Barnard caught the attention of Formula E and the wider motorsport community with an A+ stint as stand-in at McLaren last […]
Barnard’s impressive performance as a stand-in for McLaren in Formula E caught the attention of the motorsport community last season. Despite being drafted in last minute, he finished 14th in Monaco and earned praise from all across the grid. His success continued in Berlin, where he aimed to score points in both races and successfully achieved it, solidifying his position for a future Formula E drive. Talks about his potential future in Formula E began around the time of the Berlin races and became serious a month or two later. Barnard made the transition from Formula 2 to Formula E with ease, citing the positive environment and professionalism in the series. Many young drivers, like Barnard and Zane Maloney, are attracted to Formula E due to the opportunities it offers and its competitive nature, making it a great platform for young talent to grow and develop their careers.
