McLaren Confirms Leonardo Fornaroli as 2027 F1 Reserve and WEC Hypercar Driver

McLaren has solidified its support for rising Italian talent Leonardo Fornaroli by confirming him as the Formula 1 team's reserve and third driver for the 2027 season.

This appointment underlines McLaren's confidence in Fornaroli's potential within their F1 programme.

Beyond Formula 1, Fornaroli will embark on a new challenge by making his World Endurance Championship debut, piloting McLaren's forthcoming Hypercar.

This dual role highlights McLaren's strategic approach to developing versatile drivers capable of excelling across multiple top-tier motorsport disciplines.

The move also signals McLaren's intent to compete strongly in the WEC with a competitive Hypercar entry, integrating promising young talent into their long-term racing vision.