McLaren retains Fornaroli as F1 reserve and adds WEC programme for 2027
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
McLaren has confirmed that Leonardo Fornaroli will remain as the team's reserve driver for the 2027 Formula 1 season. In addition to this role, Fornaroli will make his World Endurance Championship debut, driving McLaren's new Hypercar. This decision reflects McLaren's commitment to developing Fornaroli's career in multiple racing formats. Further updates regarding Fornaroli's performance in both series are anticipated as the season progresses.
- •McLaren reaffirms commitment to Leonardo Fornaroli.
- •Fornaroli confirmed as reserve and third driver for 2027 F1 season.
- •He will also debut in the World Endurance Championship.
- •Fornaroli will drive McLaren's new Hypercar.
- •Further performance updates are expected in the future.
- 11:01 AMMotorsport.com — McLaren retains Leonardo Fornaroli in F1 as Italian adds WEC programme for 2027
- 11:01 AMAutosport — McLaren retains Fornaroli as F1 reserve and hands him WEC programme for 2027
"McLaren has reaffirmed its faith in Leonardo Fornaroli – and is taking its commitment to the Italian driver a step further. Fornaroli has been confirmed as the Formula 1 team's reserve and third driver for the 2027 season, but his programme will also include a second, prestigious challenge: making his World Endurance Championship debut behind the wheel of McLaren's new Hypercar. It marks the ...Keep reading
"McLaren has reaffirmed its faith in Leonardo Fornaroli – and is taking its commitment to the Italian driver a step further. Fornaroli has been confirmed as the Formula 1 team's reserve and third driver for the 2027 season, but his programme will also include a second, prestigious challenge: making his World Endurance Championship debut behind the wheel of McLaren's new Hypercar. It marks the ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 19, 2026, 11:01 AMMcLaren retains Leonardo Fornaroli in F1 as Italian adds WEC programme for 2027
McLaren has reaffirmed its faith in Leonardo Fornaroli – and is taking its commitment to the Italian driver a step further. Fornaroli has been confirmed as the Formula 1 team's reserve and third driver for the 2027 season, but his programme will also include a second, prestigious challenge: making his World Endurance Championship debut behind the wheel of McLaren's new Hypercar. It marks the ...Keep reading
- AutosportOct 19, 2026, 11:01 AMMcLaren retains Fornaroli as F1 reserve and hands him WEC programme for 2027
McLaren has reaffirmed its faith in Leonardo Fornaroli – and is taking its commitment to the Italian driver a step further. Fornaroli has been confirmed as the Formula 1 team's reserve and third driver for the 2027 season, but his programme will also include a second, prestigious challenge: making his World Endurance Championship debut behind the wheel of McLaren's new Hypercar. It marks the ...Keep reading
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