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McLaren Driver Development Program – 2026 Line-up
* Leonardo Fornaroli: Steps up to the reserve driver role for the McLaren F1 team, continuing his development with them.
* Pato O’Ward: Continues in the reserve driver role for the McLaren F1 Team.
* Ugo Ugochukwu: Progressing from karting to British F4.
* James Hedley: Moving from British F4 to GB4.
* Alex Lloyd & Chloe Stevens: Will represent McLaren in F1 Academy.
* Mika Hakkinen’s Daughter: Will undertake an F4 testing programme, with a planned racing programme in 2027.
* Costoya: Will participate in an F3 programme throughout Europe.
General Programme Details
* McLaren has selected nine talented drivers for its development programme.
* The programme aims to develop professional drivers for Formula 1, IndyCar, adn McLaren’s upcoming World Endurance Championship entry.
Related News (briefly mentioned)
* Jak Crawford aiming for a 2027 F1 opportunity.
* Jack Doohan leaving Alpine, potentially for Super Formula.
* Yuki Tsunoda’s 2026 Honda contract still being negotiated.
* Cadillac launches its first F1 livery for Barcelona testing.
Additional Information
* Alessandro Alunni Bravi is McLaren’s chief business affairs officer.
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