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Brit Barnard is fresh off the back of one of the best rookie seasons in Formula E history. He stood in for an injured Sam Bird at NEOM McLaren for his debut in Monaco and in Berlin, Season 10, where he became the youngest-ever points-scorer in the series' history.
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In his first full campaign, he became the youngest driver to make the podium in Sao Paulo to open Season 11, before adding youngest polesitter to his list in Jeddah. The 21-year-old has established himself as one of the hottest talents in motorsport, and team boss Jay Penske is more than happy with his capture.
"I am thrilled to welcome Taylor to DS PENSKE," says Penske. "At just 21-years-old, he has already demonstrated remarkable speed, composure, and race craft, rewriting the record books and establishing himself as the most successful rookie in Formula E history. His talent, determination, and maturity make him one of the most exciting prospects in motorsport today."
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"I’m buzzing to be joining DS PENSKE for season 12," adds Barnard. "The team has a fantastic history in Formula E, and I an excited to work alongside Max to push for strong results. Formula E is such a unique challenge, and I feel ready to keep building on what I have achieved so far and fight at the front of the grid."
The team has also confirmed they will be retaining the services of Formula E's youngest-ever race winner - Maximilian Guenther.
The German is now an experienced head and multiple race winner - not least in Jeddah and Shanghai this year, the latter seeing Guenther head home an emotional DS one-two - the perfect complement to Barnard's raw talent, adds Penske.
"Together with Maximilian — a proven multiple race winner who delivered spectacular victories in Jeddah and Shanghai last season — we believe we have assembled one of the strongest and most balanced driver line-ups on the grid," says the American Team Principal.
"With this blend of youthful promise and race-winning experience, our ambitions for Season 12 are clear: we are here to fight at the very front and challenge for success."
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