Britain's youngest Formula E driver says talent isn't enough anymore
British Formula E driver Taylor Barnard discusses the extreme financial barriers to entering professional motorsport. He highlights how rising costs make it increasingly difficult for young drivers from non-wealthy backgrounds to succeed.
Why it matters
It sheds light on the systemic economic inequality within elite sports, where talent is often secondary to financial backing.
Image source, Getty Images/Formula E Image caption, Taylor Barnard is the youngest driver to secure a podium, pole and points in Formula E
Making split-second decisions while driving up to 200mph probably seems like a crazy task for most of us.
But Britain's youngest Formula E driver is learning to take it in his stride as his second season in the series draws to a close.
Back in 2024, Taylor Barnard became the youngest person to start an E-Prix and since then he's broken several other records - including becoming the youngest driver to secure a podium, pole and points in the sport.
So what's the 22-year-old got his sights set on now? The ultimate title, of course, world champion.
Barnard tells BBC Newsbeat he feels he got into racing by the "skin of my teeth", due to the extreme costs it takes to climb the motorsport ladder.
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