LEONARDO FORNAROLI SET FOR HAAS F1 TEST AT JEREZ

Leonardo Fornaroli will drive for the American Haas F1 team in a two-day test at Jerez this week, signaling a significant step in the young Italian's bid for a future Formula 1 seat. Fornaroli, 21, will pilot last year's Haas car as part of a Testing of Previous Cars program, with Haas reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa also expected to participate.

This opportunity comes hot on the heels of Fornaroli's impressive F1 session debut, where he finished fifth in FP1 at the Spanish Grand Prix with McLaren, just 0.8 seconds off pacesetter George Russell. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella praised Fornaroli's "attitude, speed, and consistency," calling him an F1 asset. Haas's evaluation could be crucial as Fornaroli looks to cement his potential place on the 2027 grid. This test offers Haas a valuable look at a highly-touted prospect, potentially shaping their driver roster discussions for years to come.