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In his role, Barnard will work directly with the team in Bicester and Woking, contributing to the team’s development, while growing his knowledge and experience within the series.
The 19-year-old got his first taste of Formula E in October 2023, having driven for the team as a rookie driver during the Valencia pre-season test. Barnard, from Norwich, England, entered single seater racing in 2020. Since then, he has become the 2022 ADAC Formula 4 runner-up, as well as the 2023 Formula Regional Middle East Championship runner-up.
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In 2023, during his debut season in FIA Formula 3, he took his maiden victory in the championship at Spa-Francorchamps.
“I’m super excited and honoured to be joining the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team as a Reserve and Development Driver," he said. "Having an opportunity to work with a team such as NEOM McLaren is a great opportunity for my future and I will be working as hard as I can to support the team and working hard to learn as much as possible!”
Ian James, Managing Director, NEOM McLaren Electric Racing and Team Principal, NEOM McLaren Formula E Team, added: “I am delighted to officially welcome Taylor to the team, after giving him his first taste of electric racing in Valencia last October. He is an incredibly impressive up-and-coming talent in single seater motorsport, and I’m looking forward to working with him in 2024.
"Taylor will play an important role within our team, and I am confident he will be adding value to the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team with his drive and talent, while also gaining valuable experience himself along the way.”
Barnard complete's the team's line-up, with Sam Bird having joined the fold over the off-season from Jaguar TCS Racing.
How to watch Formula E's season-opener in Mexico City this weekend, 13 January
With the GEN3 era of Formula E heading into a second campaign, after what was a super close-run first outing in 2022/23, all the signs are pointing towards Season 10 stepping things up a level further.
WATCH: Catch every minute of Formula E Season 10 where you are
A record 17-race calendar, with a maiden trip to Japan and a long-awaited return to China, means there'll be more silverware to fight over than there's ever been in a single season. Whoever hits the top in 2023/24 will have earned it and after a typically fraught, ultra-competitive test in Valencia, half the grid will have their eyes on the prize.
The season-opener once again takes place in Mexico City at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on 13 January.
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Some 40,000 spectators are expected to fill the grandstands at the famed Foro Sol to watch a grid of 22 world class drivers, representing the biggest racing and automotive names, compete for FIA World Championship honours.