British driver Taylor Barnard made his Formula E debut in 2024, substituting for the injured Sam Bird at DS Penske for the Monaco E-Prix and the subsequent Berlin race. He impressed by scoring points with a ninth-place finish in Berlin.
For the 2025 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season, Barnard was promoted to a full-time race seat with the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team. He partnered with established driver Jake Hughes for the team's campaign.
The 2025 season featured a new car, the GEN3 Evo, and an expanded calendar. Barnard's rookie season was a learning year in a highly competitive field, contributing to the team's development efforts.
