Fornaroli on track in FP1 in Budapest instead of Piastri: “I can’t wait”

The Italian returns to the wheel in F1

Leonardo Fornaroli will return to the wheel of the McLaren MCL40 during the first free practice session of the Hungarian GP in Budapest. The Italian driver will take Oscar Piastri’s place.

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“I can’t wait to drive the MCL40 during the first free practice session this weekend at the Hungaroring – Fornaroli said – it will be another fantastic opportunity to continue my development work on the car and give continuity to the important activity carried out together with the team in Barcelona”.

“Every session represents an opportunity to learn, gain confidence and contribute to the team’s program for the weekend – Fornaroli added – in recent weeks I have worked intensely in Woking to prepare for this event, both in the simulator and at the Optimum Nutrition McLaren Performance Hub, so as to arrive as ready as possible”.

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“I am truly grateful to the entire McLaren team for the support they have shown me so far. I can’t wait to get on track on Friday, have fun and make the most of every lap to help the team”, Fornaroli concluded.

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