US EditionF1 champions McLaren name Fornaroli and O'Ward as reserves
- McLaren announced that Formula Two champion Leonardo Fornaroli and IndyCar racer Pato O'Ward will be their reserve drivers this season.
- Leonardo Fornaroli, 21, joined McLaren last month for a test and development role, supporting Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
- Pato O'Ward will continue racing in US-based IndyCars while serving as McLaren's reserve driver, having held the same position last season.
- Richard Verschoor will compete in the European Le Mans series and test for McLaren as they prepare for the hypercar category in the World Endurance Championship in 2027.
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F1 champions McLaren name Fornaroli and O'Ward as reserves
LONDON, Jan 15 : Formula Two champion Leonardo Fornaroli and IndyCar racer Pato O'Ward will be McLaren's reserve drivers this season, the reigning Formula One champions said on Thursday.Italian Fornaroli, 21, joined McLaren last month in a test and development role and will continue those duties supporting Br
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