Norris, Piastri and Fornaroli test McLaren cars at Portimao
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and Leonardo Fornaroli participated in Testing of Previous Cars for McLaren at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal on July 30, 2026. Piastri completed his first laps at the Portimao circuit, finishing with 55 laps, while Norris and Fornaroli added 49 and 47 laps, respectively. This test allowed McLaren to prepare ahead of a summer break, with the team next competing at Zandvoort in late August. The circuit is set to return to the F1 calendar in 2027 and 2028.
- •McLaren conducted a test at Portimao on July 30, 2026.
- •Piastri enjoyed his first laps at the circuit with 55 laps completed.
- •Norris logged 49 laps, while Fornaroli added 47 laps.
- •McLaren will return to action at the Dutch Grand Prix in late August.
- •The Portimao circuit will feature on the F1 calendar in 2027 and 2028.
"Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Leonardo Fornaroli were all in action for McLaren on Wednesday as the team carried out Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) running in Portugal.
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