Taylor Barnard says a podium is the “ulitmate goal” for DS PENSKE this weekend at the Miami E-Prix
Formula E returns this weekend for the third round of the championship at the Miami International Autodrome, located at the Hard Rock Stadium.
This weekend marks the Miami E-Prix’s first visit to the Hard Rock Stadium, a venue typically associated with the Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix.
At the same venue, the Miami E-Prix will use a track layout different from the F1 layout.
The circuit spans 2.32 km and features 14 turns.
The Miami E-Prix’s third running will take place this year; its inaugural event occurred in 2015 on the Biscayne Bay Street Circuit in downtown.
The venue will be familiar to some on the grid after it hosted the inaugural EVO Sessions in 2025, where the biggest names in entertainment and sport experienced the GEN3 Evo machinery.
Eleven drivers will take to the track on Friday for Rookie Free Practice, giving rookie drivers a chance to wheel the current generation of Formula E cars.
This initiative follows the second Women’s Test Formula E at Valencia Pre-Season Testing in October and underscores Formula E’s and the FIA’s commitment to creating diverse and inclusive pathways for the next generation of racing drivers.
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Nick Cassidy currently leads the championship after winning the Mexico City E-Prix and is looking to replicate his success at Miami.
The New Zealander has hit the ground running with the French manufacturer, who joined the grid this season, picking up two podiums in the first two races after excellent comeback drives up the grid.
Nick Cassidy, No.37, Citroën Racing, said: “I’m really excited to be racing at the Miami International Autodrome, it’s always something special heading to a new venue for the first time.
“We’ve had a strong start to the season, especially with the win in Mexico City, and the momentum within the Citroën Racing team is really encouraging.”
Taylor Barnard, No.77, DS PENSKE, said: “We have worked extremely hard to prepare for this race, and finishing P4 in Mexico City showed that we have strong pace and we are heading in the right direction.
“That result only made us hungrier – the ultimate goal next weekend is to fight for the podium.”
Fans can find out where to keep up with the action here, with the race starting at 14:05 local time.
The 2026 Miami E-Prix will also be broadcast live on talkSPORT and ITVX.
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