McLaren reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli will test for the American Haas F1 team this week, getting behind the wheel of their 2025 challenger, the VF-25, at Jerez. This is a critical opportunity for Haas to evaluate a promising young talent. Fornaroli, the reigning F2 champion, recently turned heads during his first-ever FP1 outing in Barcelona, posting the fifth-fastest time in Lando Norris's current McLaren F1 car, a mere six-tenths off Oscar Piastri. His strong junior career progression caught McLaren's attention, making him a driver of interest across the paddock. Haas's reserve driver, Ryo Hirakawa, who just competed at Le Mans, will also participate. This test signals Haas is serious about future driver options and perhaps looking beyond their current lineup. Evaluating Fornaroli in their next-generation car suggests they seek a long-term prospect to help elevate the team.
Read the full story at formula1.comMCLAREN RESERVE DRIVER FORNAROLI GIVEN TEST OUTING WITH HAAS
McLaren reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli will test for the American Haas F1 team this week, getting behind the wheel of their **2025 challenger, the VF-25**, at Jerez. This is a critical opportunity for Haas to evaluate a promising young talent. Fornaroli, the reigning F2 champion, recently turned heads during his first-ever FP1 outing in Barcelona, posting the fifth-fastest time in Lando Norris's current McLaren F1 car, a mere six-tenths off Oscar Piastri. His strong junior career progression caught McLaren's attention, making him a driver of interest across the paddock. Haas's reserve driver, Ryo Hirakawa, who just competed at Le Mans, will also participate. This test signals Haas is serious about future driver options and perhaps looking beyond their current lineup. Evaluating Fornaroli in their next-generation car suggests they seek a long-term prospect to help elevate the team.
