Drivers
Maximilian Günther
Born on July 2, 1997, in Oberstdorf, Germany
Having gone thru Karting, the ADAC Formel Masters, F3 Europe, and F2, Maximilian Günther has been competing in Formula E since the 2018/2019 season. Geox Dragon driver, then BMW I Andretti Motorsport, Nissan E-Dams, and Maserati MSG Racing, he joined the DS Penske team last year, where he secured two victories and two pole positions.
After seven seasons in Formula E and 99 e-Prix contested, Max Günther (28 years old) is one of the most experienced drivers in the paddock. Confirmed at DS Penske for the 2025/2026 campaign, he will have as his teammate the best rookie of the previous season, Taylor Barnard.
COMPETITIVE RECORD
- 2024/2025: 10th in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, 2 wins
- 2023/2022: 7th in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, 1 win
- 2019/2020: 9th in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, 2 wins
- 2017: 3rd European F3 Championship
- 2016: 2nd European F3 Championship
- 2013 & 2014: 2nd ADAC Formel Masters
- 2010: ADAC Kart Masters Champion
Taylor Barnard
Born on June 1, 2004, in Norwich, Great Britain
After a promising start in karting in 2012, Taylor Barnard joined Nico Rosberg's Formula One Racing Academy in 2018 before winning two karting world vice-champion titles. After successfully moving up to F4 in various countries, he then climbed the ranks of Formula Regional, F3, and F2 before signing with McLaren in Formula E, first as a reserve driver, then as a full-time driver in 2024/2025. Best rookie, youngest pole sitter and youngest driver on a Formula E podium, Taylor joined the DS Penske team for 2025/2026.
COMPETITIVE RECORD
- 2024/2025: 4th in the Formula E World Championship
- 2022: Italian F4 Vice-Champion
- 2020: CIK Karting World Championship runner-up
- 2019: CIK Karting World Championship runner-up
- 2018: WSK Champions Cup winner
- 2015: Kartmasters British Grand Prix winner
The car: DS E-TENSE FE25
| Engine info | Other info |
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MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT: 350kW (476hp) REGEN: 600kW thanks to two powertrains at the front and at the rear (a new front powertrain adds 250kW to the 350kW at the rear) | EFFICIENCY: more than 50% of the energy used within a race is produced by regenerative braking WEIGHT: 856 kg (including driver weight) TOP SPEED: 280kph |