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F1 champions McLaren name Fornaroli and O'Ward as reserves
Fornaroli will expand his simulator and test duties after winning the Formula 2 title while O'Ward continues racing IndyCar as McLaren's reserve drivers for 2026.
- On January 15, 2026 McLaren named Two drivers as reserve drivers: Formula Two champion Leonardo Fornaroli and IndyCar racer Pato O'Ward.
- Formula Two champion Leonardo Fornaroli joined McLaren last month in a test and development role after securing the F2 title, while O'Ward will continue racing in US-based IndyCar and remained a reserve.
- Fornaroli will take on an expanded simulator and testing programme supporting Britain’s world champion Lando Norris and Australian teammate Oscar Piastri.
- The trend includes Williams and Cadillac alongside McLaren as early confirmations show roster moves underway, with Williams naming Luke Browning as their 2026 reserve bringing junior results and FP1 experience.
- With the Formula One season opener in Australia on March 8, McLaren is expanding testing plans as Dutch driver Richard Verschoor will test while preparing for the 2027 World Endurance Championship hypercar category.
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