Overview

• DS Penske confirmed Taylor Barnard for its Season 12 lineup, pairing him with Maximilian Guenther.
• Barnard’s move follows McLaren’s exit from Formula E, which made the standout rookie available for 2025–26.
• He set multiple age records and finished fourth overall last season, collecting five podiums and two pole positions.
• The announcement ends DS’s long partnership with Jean‑Eric Vergne, who is reported to be linked with a move to Citroen Racing.
• Reporting indicates Penske is likely to pursue an in-house Gen4 powertrain, though the timing of that project remains undecided.