Leonardo Fornaroli Joins McLaren Hypercar Program for 2026 Endurance Campaign
McLaren Endurance Racing secures Italian prodigy Leonardo Fornaroli for its expanding hypercar operations, reinforcing the brand's long-term motorsports ecosystem.
McLaren Racing has announced a significant expansion to its world endurance lineup, officially confirming Italian driver Leonardo Fornaroli as part of the team's flagship Hypercar program for the 2026 season and beyond.
Fornaroli, who captured widespread attention following his dominant rise through European single-seater categories, will transition into top-tier endurance prototype racing as McLaren strengthens its multi-series operational footprint.
The 21-year-old Piacenza native was formally introduced at McLaren's Woking headquarters, marking a high-profile addition to the brand’s endurance driver roster as they prepare for major global Hypercar campaigns.
"Joining McLaren's Hypercar program is a extraordinary opportunity at this pivotal stage in my career," Fornaroli stated during the announcement. "To represent a brand with such legendary endurance heritage at the pinnacle of sports car racing is an honor, and I look forward to contributing immediately to our development."
The signing underscores McLaren's broader commitment to establishing a unified driver pipeline between open-wheel ladder series and top-class sports car racing, positioning Fornaroli as a cornerstone asset for their long-term competitive ambitions.