McLaren set to keep Fornaroli, add WEC role

Autosport reported McLaren will keep Leonardo Fornaroli as its 2027 F1 reserve and third driver, with a World Endurance Championship programme.

Autosport reported that McLaren is set to retain Leonardo Fornaroli as its Formula 1 reserve and third driver for the 2027 season. The same report said the Italian is also due to take on a World Endurance Championship programme, although the supplied information did not include official confirmation.

Based on the details available, the reported plan would keep Fornaroli attached to McLaren's F1 operation while adding race duties away from grand prix weekends. No further information on the WEC entry, timing or team was provided in the source material.

The reported move would continue Fornaroli's link with one of Formula 1's longest-established teams. Founder Bruce McLaren made 103 Formula 1 entries between 1958 and 1970, scoring four wins and 27 podiums.