Taylor Barnard opens up on uncertain DS Penske future: “I should keep my head down”

Taylor Barnard appears to be facing an uncertain future with DS Penske as DS Automobiles prepares to part ways with the team at the end of the season. With Penske yet to confirm its plans for the Gen4 era from next year, Barnard is concentrating on scoring points while also considering his next move should he need to leave the outfit.Taylor Barnard told RacingNews365.com, “I would be lying if I said I was not looking for a backup option. I guess that's normal for drivers who are in a questionable situation. Everyone's looking for backup opportunities, but in terms of me being worried about my seat or my place in the championship, I'm not worried.”“Which is, again, why I'm reinforcing it to myself - just keep my head down, get all the points and results possible, and whatever happens, happens. It's not in my control, so there's no point worrying about it,” he added.However, Barnard admitted he is unaware of the ongoing discussions within the team regarding future supplier partnerships. He told the outlet, “How they're going and where the conversations are heading, I really don't know at the minute. So yeah, that's another reason why I should just keep learning, keep my head down and try to deliver all the points I can whilst I'm driving. Whatever happens off the track and in the meetings is not in my control.”Taylor Barnard has not enjoyed the same level of form he showed last season with NEOM McLaren Formula E Team. He finished seventh in Round 9 and 15th in Round 10 at the Monaco E-Prix recently. The Briton currently sits 15th in the Formula E Drivers’ Championship standings with 24 points.Reflecting on his Monaco weekend, Barnard wrote on Instagram: “It was a mixed weekend in the Principality, but good to get back into the duels on Sunday and score some important points on Saturday. A long break now before we head to Sanya!”The Formula E season will resume with the Sanya E-Prix in June. Round 11 will take place in Sanya on June 20.Also read: Antonio Felix da Costa on Edoardo Mortara’s apology after Monaco E-Prix collision: “I just want people to apologise”