McLaren announce F1 reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli for Hypercar programme

Leonardo Fornaroli will combine his role as McLaren’s Formula 1 reserve driver with a race seat in the manufacturer’s Hypercar programme for its 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship debut.

McLaren has confirmed that Leonardo Fornaroli will join its Hypercar driver lineup for the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship, marking the Italian’s first official step into sportscar racing.