Leonardo Fornaroli, born in 2004 in Piacenza, is one of the most promising Italian drivers on the international motorsport scene. After progressing through the junior single-seater categories, he won the FIA Formula 3 Championship in 2024 and the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2025, establishing himself as one of the top talents of his generation.

Following these results, he joined the McLaren Formula 1 Team as Test and Reserve Driver and became part of the McLaren Driver Development Programme, officially entering the Formula 1 environment and continuing his path towards a future full-time seat in Formula 1.

Known for his analytical mindset, precision and determination, Leonardo represents the new generation of international drivers: young, professional and closely connected to technology, innovation, performance and engineering. His career trajectory and international profile make him one of the most interesting Italian motorsport talents with strong long-term potential at the highest level of the sport.