Taylor Barnard has confirmed his presence in Formula E through his signing with Fortescue Zero Racing, a new team that will enter the competition for the 2026-27 season. This addition marks a new chapter for Barnard after being without a team for a certain period.
At the age of 22, Barnard has faced several challenges during the two and a half seasons he has competed in the series. His career in Formula E began with McLaren, before moving to DS Penske, where he had a tough year without podiums in the early races. His last race with the team was a spectacular victory at the London finale, making him the youngest driver to win a race in Formula E.
The departure from DS Automobiles, which left Barnard without a team, did not stop his intentions to continue competing. ‘I am very excited to join Fortescue Zero Racing and contribute to building something from scratch,’ Barnard commented, highlighting the team’s great ambition and his desire to translate that ambition into results on the track.
Fortescue Zero, which will use a Jaguar propulsion system, is researching high-performance electric technology. The team’s director, Jim Wright, has expressed confidence in Barnard’s skills, emphasizing his speed and discipline, as well as his ability to work with engineers to extract maximum performance from the car.
The debut of the new team and drivers for the 2026-27 season will come subsequently at the scheduled tests in Jarama. The competition will begin in Jeddah this December, hopeful that the geopolitical situation in the region will not interfere with the event.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
