# McLaren keeps Fornaroli for F1 and WEC 2027

> Fornaroli stays with McLaren for F1 and WEC 2027.
- Title: McLaren keeps Fornaroli for F1 and WEC 2027 · Motorsport
- Summary: Fornaroli stays with McLaren for F1 and WEC 2027. Leonardo Fornaroli remains McLaren's F1 reserve and third driver for 2027 while adding World Endurance…
- Keywords: leonardo fornaroli, mclaren, wec, 2027, hypercar, le mans, sports, cars, keeps, Fornaroli, Motorsport
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-retains-fornaroli-in-f1-as-italian-adds-wec-programme-for-2027/10866224
- Author: Roberto Chinchero
- Published: 2026-10-19T11:01:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: leonardo fornaroli, mclaren, f1, wec, 2027, hypercar, le mans, sports, cars
## McLaren confirms Fornaroli for 2027
Leonardo Fornaroli will continue as McLaren's F1 reserve and third driver in 2027.
## Fornaroli adds WEC programme
Fornaroli will also compete in the World Endurance Championship with McLaren's new Hypercar.
## Fornaroli's development programme
Fornaroli completed Testing of Previous Cars sessions, two Grand Prix free practices and simulator work with McLaren in 2026.
## Fornaroli's first Hypercar experience
Fornaroli completed a single lap of the McLaren Hypercar, discovering sensations unlike anything he had experienced before.
## Fornaroli's WEC ambitions
Fornaroli aims to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans as part of his WEC programme for 2027.
## Fornaroli's racing motivation
Fornaroli has missed racing after observing Formula 1 teams for a season and wants to race wheel-to-wheel again.
## Fornaroli's confidence in McLaren
Fornaroli believes McLaren's engineers and mechanics are highly skilled and will meet WEC challenges.
## Fornaroli's Le Mans dream
Fornaroli has dreamed of racing at Le Mans since childhood and will compete there in 2027.
## Key takeaway

Leonardo Fornaroli remains McLaren's F1 reserve and third driver for 2027 while adding World Endurance Championship competition.