McLaren signs reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli reserve driver

Having joined the Woking-based F1 outfit last season after securing the Formula 2 title, becoming part of McLaren’s Driver Development Programme, Leonardo Fornaroli has been appointed as the British team's reserve driver for the upcoming season.

By Balazs Szabo
January 23, 2026 from F1technical
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