Overview
- McLaren confirmed Fornaroli has joined its Driver Development Programme and will serve in a test and development role with the F1 team next season.
- Fornaroli sealed the 2025 Formula 2 title in Qatar with a round to spare, completing consecutive F3 and F2 championships after competing without prior F1 backing.
- The intake also includes F2 race winner Richard Verschoor and 15-year-old karting champion Christian Costoya, who is set for an F4 Middle East debut.
- The refreshed roster follows departures from McLaren’s junior ranks, including Alex Dunne, as the team rebuilds its talent pipeline across F1, IndyCar and WEC.
- Reporting notes potential FP1 or TPC outings for Fornaroli are possible yet unconfirmed as McLaren finalizes its 2026 testing plans.