Overview
- Fortescue Zero Racing officially announced Taylor Barnard as its first driver on Monday, resolving a high-profile off-season uncertainty over his future in Formula E.
- The signing follows Fortescue's acquisition of Team Penske and creates the structural basis for the Kidlington-based squad to join the grid under the Fortescue Zero name.
- Team principal Jim Wright publicly framed Barnard as the driver to build around and the team has reported a partnership to run Jaguar powertrains.
- Fortescue is preparing preseason testing in Jarama ahead of a provisional December season start in Jeddah, a schedule that organisers say could change if regional security conditions require it.
- Key unanswered items include the second driver, final technical details and the car's development plan while Barnard brings momentum from last season's London win and his status as the series' youngest race winner.