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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Taylor Barnard turns 21 a day after podium finish in Shanghai, says 'I need to look at race to understand what actually happened'
Image credit: Taylor Barnard/Instagram Taylor Barnard celebrated his 21st birthday with his teammates on June 1 and took part in the Formula E Round 11 race in Shanghai on the same day. The NEOM McLaren driver had won a podium a day before in the Round 10 race and had enough reasons to celebrate. Barnard has revealed that he did manage to get the podium in the first part of the Shanghai E-Prix, but he is yet to figure out how he managed to reach the podium. Taylor Barnar talks about his win in Shanghai Taylor Barnard not only got the third spot on the podium in Shanghai but also registered the fastest lap. He was 'all smiles after Race 1' and shared proof of his happy pictures with the trophy on Instagram. Talking to Formula E about the race, Taylor Barnard said, 'Honestly, my main emotion is that I'm a bit confused! I was sitting at the back for a very long time; I was quite good on energy but I didn't understand how the race was playing out. The team did a great job with the strategy because I came out of the pit lane in sixth so I thought, 'now I can fight!', but I need to look at the race after to understand a little bit better what's actually happened. I was really struggling with energy on the last couple of laps so I did my best in the last few corners. I'm super happy to get another podium, another 15 points in the bag.' On Sunday, Barnard finished tenth in the second race of the Shanghai double-header but was glad he finished it safely as he raced on a wet track in the rain. He shared a bunch of pictures from Round 11 on Instagram and wrote, 'Very tricky conditions out there today… Happy to take a point and bring the car back in one piece. Thank you to all of the fans who braved the weather, your support doesn't go unnoticed! Also, a huge thank you for all of the birthday wishes received today. ' Also Read: Shanghai E-Prix 2025: DS celebrates double victory as Maximilian Gunther takes first, Jean-Eric Vergne second in Round 10, Taylor Barnard claims third Barnard is in fourth position in the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings with 86 points. He is just two points behind Antonio Felix Da Costa, who is in third position.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Taylor Barnard heads home with extra luggage after podium finish at Tokyo E-Prix
Image credit: Neom McLaren If there is anyone as unstoppable as Oliver Rowland this season, then it's his young friend Taylor Barnard , who joined him on the podium at the Tokyo E-Prix . The 20-year-old secured third place at the Round 8 race. Barnard has now shared happy pictures from Tokyo, where he took his fourth podium of the season. Taylor Barnard wins podium in Tokyo NEOM McLaren shared a joint post with Taylor Barnard on Instagram consisting of two pictures. While one picture showed the 20-year-old Barnard posing with the trophy, another was a solo picture of the trophy. 'A sixth Taylor trophy for the collection,' the caption read. A fan called Barnard 'A future champion' in the comments section. Another wrote, 'Very impressive job.' One more praised him, writing, 'Lovely pic Taylor.' NEOM McLaren also shared a candid picture of the papaya team posing together after the race. 'Heading home with a little extra luggage,' the caption read, along with the picture which showed Barnard holding the trophy and his colleagues standing in a queue behind him in the paddock. Commenting on the post, a fan wrote, 'P3, P2 only the P1 is missing, it would be a good birthday present for @taylorbarnard1.' Another wrote, 'It was an amazing race! I was cheering in front of the TV!' Talking after his podium finish, Barnard said, 'To be honest, FP2 this morning was great - it was not expected and I've not really driven that much in the rain. Of course that was my first session in the wet, so to be honest the turnaround from yesterday was incredible. We didn't really expect any racing this afternoon - the weather was really bad - so for it to dry off enough that we could race was really surprising, and to get another podium was incredible. I can't thank the team enough - it's nice to be back on the podium for sure.' Also Read: Tokyo E-Prix Round 8 results: Stoffel Vandoorne clinches long-awaited win in wet conditions; Oliver Rowland finishes second It was Maserati MSG Racing's Stoffel Vandoorne who won the Formula E Round 8 race in Tokyo on Saturday. Oliver Rowland finished second, and Taylor Barnard finished in third position. As a result, Barnard stands fourth in the Formula E Driver Standings with 64 points. He pulled off a storming move around the outside of Turn 16 — where he suffered a heavy shunt in Free Practice 1. The NEOM McLaren driver rounded out the top three and took his fourth podium in his maiden full season of Formula E. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
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. Operation Sindoor IPL 2025 suspended as India-Pakistan tensions escalate Pakistan appeals for loans citing 'heavy losses', later says X account hacked Can Pakistan afford a war with India? Here's a reality check 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.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
McLaren to exit Formula E at end of season; fans eager for updates on Taylor Barnard and Sam Bird's future
McLaren has been one of the strongest teams in Formula E since joining the championship three years ago. However, according to the latest updates, the company will exit Formula E at the end of this season. The NEOM McLaren Formula E team currently features the youngest driver on the grid, Taylor Barnard, alongside the experienced Sam Bird. What the future holds for the two British drivers remains to be seen. Why McLaren is pulling out of Formula E? It has been revealed that McLaren's owners are planning to shift their focus towards Formula One — where they are currently leading the season — as well as IndyCar and their new hypercar project, set to debut in 2027 in the World Endurance Championship. As per Reuters, McLaren CEO Zak Brown said in a statement, "The time is right to explore other opportunities that more closely align with McLaren Racing's overall strategic direction - including our 2027 entry into the FIA World Endurance Championship. For now, we are focused on setting this great team up for future success by working towards securing a new owner." The NEOM McLaren team also shared a statement on its official Instagram account. It read: 'McLaren Racing confirmed today that following a strategic review of its racing portfolio the decision was taken not to continue our participation in the FIA Formula E World Championship beyond the current 2024/25 season.' It further read: 'Work is already well under way to set this great team up for future success by working towards securing new investment. In the meantime, we remain fully committed to building on our strong start to the season and fighting for on-track success until the very last race.' 'Our heartfelt thanks go to the team for their continued commitment and dedication, and to Formula E, our partners, and our fans for their continued support.' Expressing concern for the McLaren drivers, a fan wrote in the comments section of the post, 'Hopefully Taylor and Sam can find a new team cause it would be sad if they left the sport.' Another wrote, 'This is so sad! I hope not only our amazing drivers find their paths to keep around the sport but also the amazing team on the garage and back home. You will be missed papaya.' Also Read: Taylor Barnard shares first reaction after almost coming last at Miami E-Prix: 'Time to turn our attention to streets of Monaco' As of now, Taylor Barnard is 4th in the Drivers' Standings this year with 3 podium finishes and 51 points. Meanwhile, Sam Bird is in 13th position with 16 points.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Oliver Rowland and Taylor Barnard: Meet the cute mentor-student pair dominating Formula E at the same time
'That's so wholesome and cute and cool, racing is such a fantastic spot,' reads a comment on a post shared by Formula E to highlight the special bond Formula E drivers share with each other. Oliver Rowland and Taylor Barnard were participating in the Formula E World Championship at the same time and went on to share the podium at the Jeddah E-Prix not once, but twice, in the double-header. Oliver Rowland and Taylor Barnard are here to dominate Formula E Oliver Rowland races for Nissan and is currently on top of the Formula E Championship drivers' standings this year. Taylor Barnard, who now races for Neom McLaren, was once a student at Rowland's karting academy and is now the youngest Formula E driver at 19. At the Jeddah E-Prix in February, Rowland took second place on the podium while Barnard claimed third in Part 1. In Part 2, both drivers moved up one position, with Rowland winning the race and Barnard finishing second. Barnard called it a special moment—and indeed it was. Reflecting on their podium achievements in Part 2 of the Jeddah E-Prix, Rowland said, 'It's really great. What he's managed to do already, three podiums in four races is pretty special for a rookie. So I am proud to watch him do well. I am happy for him to do well and hopefully it may continue. I think we are first and second in the championship? Not bad.' When the video of them together was shared by Formula E on its official Instagram page, a fan commented, 'You and us all, Ollie. That is one incredible boy you helped find his feet in racing years ago. Thank you, Ollie. We love to see you both do so well.' Another asked, 'Rookie? Who is the rookie? @taylorbarnard1 said clearly that he does not feel as rookie... and he demonstrated it in Jeddah.' Also Read: Taylor Barnard shares first reaction after almost coming last at Miami E-Prix: 'Time to turn our attention to streets of Monaco' Pictures of them celebrating their achievements on the podium were heartwarming and tell a touching story of inspiring new talent. Rowland is currently leading the 2024–2025 Formula E driver standings with 69 points. Not far behind is Barnard in third position with 51 points. He's tied with Pascal Wehrlein, the winner of the latest Formula E race, the Miami E-Prix. It seems the two are poised to dominate the rest of the season, which ends in July.
