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RacingNews365 spoke exclusively to McLaren reserve driver Taylor Barnard in Berlin, where he will replace Sam Bird for the second event in a row.
A fortnight ago, McLaren sensation Taylor Barnard had a Monaco E-Prix experience unlike any other, as his parents found out about his unexpected Formula E debut in an extraordinary way. F2 driver Barnard, McLaren’s reserve Formula E driver since Season 10, filled in for Sam Bird at the Circuit de Monaco after Bird’s crash and subsequent injury. With only 10 minutes’ notice, Barnard made his competitive debut, looking surprisingly calm thanks to a proper breakfast and rest the night before. His parents learned about his debut through his sister’s Instagram post, as Barnard himself had no time to inform them. At just 19, Barnard became the youngest Formula E driver in history, making his debut in Monaco without feeling additional pressure from the prestigious atmosphere. Prior to Monaco, Barnard had only minimal Formula E experience during a non-competitive session in Misano, making his impressive debut even more remarkable.
