Berlin E-Prix is special for Taylor Barnard, here's why
Taylor Barnard has come a long way in just a little over a year since his Formula E debut. The 21-year-old NEOM McLaren driver is all set to compete at the Berlin E-Prix, the only circuit besides Monaco where he has raced before.
What makes his return to the Tempelhof Airport Circuit special is the fact that he scored his first Formula E Championship points at the venue last year. He also made history by becoming the youngest driver in Formula E to score points.
One year of Taylor Barnard's points debut at Berlin E-Prix
The McLaren Formula E team revisited the day when Taylor Barnard earned his first Championship points in Formula E. Two throwback pictures from that day were shared on the team's Instagram page with the caption: 'This time last year: Taylor's first Championship points.'
The first picture showed him still in his McLaren bodysuit and helmet, sharing a hug with his teammate Sam Bird after scoring his first points.
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Fans were happy to remember the day and praised Barnard for his journey. A fan commented, 'And this can only be his first victory or double podium.' Another said, 'Look how much more he's achieved in a year! Proper proud.' A third fan, hoping to see him win in Berlin, wrote, 'A win is coming soon!'
Taylor Barnard's performance this season
Taylor Barnard was a reserve driver at McLaren.
He made his Formula E debut last year when he filled in for Sam Bird at the Monaco E-Prix and became the youngest driver to start an E-Prix at 19.
He again filled in for Bird at the Berlin E-Prix, where he scored his first points by finishing tenth in the Part 1 race. He went on to finish eighth in Part 2 of the Berlin double-header last year.
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The 2024–2025 season is his first as a full-time Formula E driver for McLaren. This year, Barnard has secured five podiums and is still waiting to clinch his first win. He is fourth in the Formula E Driver Standings with 92 points. He is just six points behind Antonio Felix Da Costa, who is in third place. If he manages to clinch a win or a podium in Berlin or London, he could easily finish among the top three in the Formula E World Championship.
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