Taylor Barnard marks Monaco pole win on Instagram: 'It wasn't the weekend we were hoping for'
Image credit: Taylor Barnard/Instagram
NEOM McLaren
driver
Taylor Barnard
was the first to taste success in Monaco, winning pole in Round 6 qualifying of the double-header. The youngest
Formula E
driver couldn't convert that success into a strong race result, but the 19-year-old still has plenty to be proud of. He has since shared a series of Instagram posts celebrating his pole win in Monaco, which comes on the back of three podium finishes this season.
Taylor Barnard celebrates Monaco pole win on Instagram
'It wasn't the weekend we were hoping for in Monaco.
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The package is really competitive, which we were able to showcase on Saturday with pole position and throughout the race, so a big thank you to the team. Lots learnt about the car in wet conditions on Sunday, but now we turn our attention to preparation for Tokyo! #TaylorBarnard #NEOM #McLarenFE.'
His fans and friends, however, were full of praise for him in the comments section. One fan wrote, 'You always give your best!' Another said, 'You did very good this weekend and it was great to see you racing again, mate!! Let's keep pushing for the next ones!' Another added, 'You did so good in those circumstances. You learn from it and keep going.'
An Instagram user even wrote, 'Always looking forward to seeing you in the top 10 and not losing trust—my best wishes to you, Taylor.' Another commented, 'You still drive mega in difficult circumstances. You will be back, Taylor—but still a good weekend with pole, just tricky conditions with the weather.' Many also encouraged him ahead of the upcoming Tokyo double-header. 'Bring on Tokyo, you got this,' read one comment.
Recently, Barnard also shared pictures of his NEOM McLaren car on Instagram with the caption, 'Sightseeing in the Principality.'
Also Read:
Monaco E-Prix 2025 Round 6: Taylor Barnard takes pole, beats mentor Oliver Rowland in Qualifying
Taylor Barnard is currently in an impressive 4th position in the Formula E
Driver Standings
with 54 points. He has achieved three podiums in seven races so far, including third place in the Sao Paulo race, third in Jeddah Round 3, and second in Round 4 E-Prix. Given Barnard's current form, it wouldn't be surprising to see him clinch the first win of his Formula E career this season.
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