McLaren's Fornaroli to drive in Hungary, team introduces upgrades

Formula1.com1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 4:11 PM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

McLaren's Fornaroli to drive in Hungary, team introduces upgrades
Summary

Leonardo Fornaroli will participate in his second Formula 1 practice session for McLaren at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, taking the place of Oscar Piastri. McLaren is also set to debut a series of upgrades to the MCL40, including a new floor and aerodynamic components. These developments will be assessed during Friday practice as the team aims to narrow the gap to leading competitors. Fornaroli, the back-to-back F2 champion, expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to gain more experience and contribute to the team's performance ahead of the summer break.

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  • Fornaroli's FP1 run marks his second outing with McLaren.
  • McLaren will trial a new floor and aerodynamic upgrades in Hungary.
  • Fornaroli replaces Oscar Piastri for the opening practice session.
  • The team aims to assess performance through Friday's practice.
  • Randy Singh emphasized the importance of development ahead of the summer break.
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McLaren have announced that Leonardo Fornaroli will make his second F1 practice outing in Hungary this weekend, with the team also set to run a batch of upgrades on the MCL40.

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