McLaren's Fornaroli to drive in Hungary, team introduces upgrades
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026

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.
- •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.
"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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