McLaren 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.
Leonardo Fornaroli: What Happened
Motorsport.com reported on Monday, October 19, 2026 in a story involving Leonardo Fornaroli, McLaren, Italian. Here is how the report opens:
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…
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Key Takeaways
- The story: McLaren retains Leonardo Fornaroli in F1 as Italian adds WEC programme for 2027
- Who’s involved: Leonardo Fornaroli, McLaren, Italian and World Endurance Championship
- League: Sports Cars
- First reported: Monday, October 19, 2026 by Motorsport.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Leonardo Fornaroli?
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… Motorsport.com reported the story on Monday, October 19, 2026.
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Motorsport.com first reported it on Monday, October 19, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Sports Cars news.
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