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McLaren has announced its driver development program lineup for 2026, which includes Pato O’Ward as the team’s Formula 1 reserve driver. O’Ward is Arrow McLaren’s premiere driver in the NTT IndyCar Series, having raced with the team for the past six seasons. In addition to his continuing role stateside, the talented Mexican driver will also […]
McLaren has announced the driver development program lineup for 2026, with Pato O’Ward as the team’s Formula 1 reserve driver, while still being the lead driver for Arrow McLaren in the NTT IndyCar Series for the sixth season.
O’Ward expresses his excitement about continuing as Reserve Driver for McLaren’s F1 Team, balancing his roles in both F1 and IndyCar to further his growth and development as a driver.
Having dedicated years to supporting McLaren’s F1 operations, O’Ward’s experience in the F1 scene has been complemented by his successes in IndyCar, including earning two victories in 2025.
Joining O’Ward in McLaren’s driver development program is Leonardo Fornaroli, the reigning F2 champion, who is now part of McLaren’s lineup for the upcoming season.
