Leonardo Fornaroli has officially taken a major step in his racing career by confirming a race seat in McLaren's Hypercar programme for its anticipated FIA World Endurance Championship debut in 2027. The talented Italian driver will combine his brand-new sportscar commitments with his ongoing role as a Formula 1 reserve driver for the Woking-based outfit.
This major announcement answers lingering questions regarding the young driver's future after he spent the 2026 season without a full-time racing seat. His remarkable back-to-back championship success, claiming the FIA Formula 3 title in 2024 followed by the Formula 2 crown during his rookie campaign in 2025, served as undeniable proof of his natural speed and maturity in junior single-seaters.
Fornaroli's arrival strengthens McLaren's developing top-class endurance lineup, where he joins established sportscar aces such as Alex Lynn, Laurens Vanthoor, and Mikkel Jensen. With four drivers now officially locked in, management continues to evaluate candidates for the remaining two unannounced seats ahead of the 2027 season.
McLaren Hypercar Team Principal James Barclay praised the addition of the fierce competitor, emphasizing that blending seasoned endurance veterans with extraordinary young talents provides the ideal formula for success in sportscar racing.
"Joining the McLaren Hypercar Team is an incredibly exciting next step in my career," Fornaroli stated when expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming endurance challenge. As preparations ramp up, the British manufacturer aims to hit the ground running when the 2027 WEC campaign officially gets underway.
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