The streets of Monte Carlo, with their mythical aura which are steeped in history and a touch of glamour, remain a daunting prospect for even the most grizzled racing drivers to tackle at speed, let alone a teenager with just 20 minutes in which to prepare.
It was an unenviable challenge that Taylor Barnard faced earlier this year and, in the process, made him the youngest starter of a Formula E race at the age of just 19. Having been in the Principality in his capacity as McLaren’s reserve driver, he was unexpectedly called into action after regular driver Sam Bird broke his hand in a practice accident.
