Leonardo Fornaroli driving an upgraded McLaren in FP1 in Hungary

McLaren reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli will contest another Free Practice 1 session at the wheel of the McLaren MCL40, which will have an upgrade package.

While the reigning world champion team will bring aerodynamic upgrades, mainly focused on a new floor and some revisions to the aerodynamic surfaces, Leonardo Fornaroli will take the wheel for the second time this year in one of the team’s two cars during Free Practice 1. The Champion F2 in title will also be able to use the new rear wing of McLaren, which will be tested during FP1, but will not be used in the race in Hungary, nor in the Netherlands, after the break.

“I’m really looking forward to driving the MCL40 in the first free practice session this weekend at the Hungaroring. It will be another fantastic opportunity to continue my progress behind the wheel and to build on the valuable work we did with the team in Barcelona.”, said Fornaroli, who will take the seat of the car byOscar piastri. “Each session is an opportunity to learn more, gain confidence, and contribute to the team’s program for the weekend.”

McLaren also confirms that in addition to a first package of upgrades this weekend in Hungary, the papaya team will bring further upgrades upon returning from the summer break at the end of August at the Zandvoort circuit in the Netherlands.

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