Leonardo Fornaroli, born in 2004 in Piacenza, Italy, is the 2024 FIA Formula 3 Champion and 2025 FIA Formula 2 Champion, securing back-to-back titles in the two main feeder series to Formula 1.

Having started his racing career in karting, he has stood out from a young age for his maturity, speed and determination, establishing himself as one of the most promising talents in international motorsport. After joining the McLaren Driver Development Programme, he took on the role of Reserve, Test and Development Driver for the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team in 2026, a position confirmed for the 2027 season. From 2027, he will also compete as an official driver for the McLaren Hypercar Team in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), taking part in the world championship and the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans behind the wheel of the new McLaren MCL-HY.

This dual commitment at the highest levels of international motorsport further establishes Leonardo as one of the leading figures among Italy’s new generation of racing drivers.