Overview
- Reigning F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli steps up as reserve with a focused testing and simulator program to support Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, with potential FP1 outings under the young-driver framework.
- Pato O’Ward continues as reserve while maintaining his primary campaign with Arrow McLaren in the NTT IndyCar Series.
- McLaren confirmed a nine-driver development roster spanning its talent ladder, including Richard Verschoor, Christian Costoya, Matteo De Palo, Dries Van Langendonck, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens.
- Verschoor will race LMP2 with Duqueine in the European Le Mans Series alongside a McLaren testing program as preparation for the team’s planned 2027 World Endurance Championship entry.
- The pathway strengthens opportunities for women, with Ella Häkkinen set for intensive Formula 4 testing and Lloyd and Stevens competing in F1 Academy with Rodin, including a McLaren Oxagon entry for Stevens.