Taylor Barnard highlights financial barriers in Formula E driving career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:46 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Taylor Barnard, 22, the youngest driver to earn a podium and points in Formula E, discusses challenges in accessing professional motorsport. With the season concluding at London’s Excel, he expresses concern over financial barriers stifling talented drivers. Barnard reflects on his family's sacrifices to support his racing ambitions and aims to advocate for others facing similar obstacles. He notes a competitive final stretch of the season with nine drivers vying for the championship title.
- •Barnard secured a seat with DS Penske this season after starting with McLaren.
- •The Formula E season wraps up this weekend in London with a double-header race.
- •Nine drivers are currently in contention for the championship title.
- •Barnard emphasizes increasing financial hardships for aspiring drivers in motorsport.
- •He plans to support young drivers who lack financial backing to compete.
- 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Britain's youngest Formula E driver says talent isn't enough anymore
"Taylor Barnard, 22, says talented young drivers often get shut out because of financial issues.
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