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Leonardo Fornaroli prepares for Haas F1 test at Jerez this week

Autosport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:14 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Leonardo Fornaroli prepares for Haas F1 test at Jerez this week
Summary

Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli will participate in a Haas Formula 1 test at Jerez on Wednesday and Thursday. This test is part of a two-day event focused on previous car models. Fornaroli seeks a potential F1 seat in 2027 after debuting in a session with McLaren in Barcelona. He finished fifth and was close to the pace of George Russell during that outing. The test will also involve Haas reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa, as the team evaluates its future lineup.

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Key Details
  • •Fornaroli tests Haas F1 car on June 17-18 at Jerez
  • •He seeks opportunities for the 2027 F1 season
  • •Recently debuted in FP1 with McLaren, finishing fifth
  • •Haas reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa also participates
  • •Haas evaluating its driver lineup amid Ocon's struggles
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  • 12:14 PMAutosport — Fornaroli set for Haas F1 test at Jerez
  • 12:12 PMYahoo Sports — Leonardo Fornaroli set for Haas F1 test at Jerez
  • 12:12 PMMotorsport.com — Leonardo Fornaroli set for Haas F1 test at Jerez
What they're saying
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Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli is set for a Haas Formula 1 test at Jerez as part of a two-day Testing of Previous Cars programme, Autosport understands. The 21-year-old will tackle the Spanish circuit on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, as Fornaroli starts to seek potential opportunities to join the F1 grid in 2027. It comes less than a week after he made his F1 session debut ...Keep reading

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Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli is set for a Haas Formula 1 test at Jerez as part of a two-day Testing of Previous Cars programme, Motorsport.com understands. The 21-year-old will tackle the Spanish circuit on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, as Fornaroli starts to seek potential opportunities to join the F1 grid in 2027. It comes less than a week after he made his F1 session ...Keep reading

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McLaren reserve driver and reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli will test for the Haas Formula 1 team this week.

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