Oscar Piastri replaced as McLaren makes Hungarian GP FP1 announcement
McLaren is using one of four mandatory rookie FP1 sessions as Leonardo Fornaroli makes his second Formula 1 weekend appearance.
- McLaren is fielding junior driver Leonardo Fornaroli in Free Practice 1 at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri sitting out the session for the second time this season.
- Mandatory rookie driver requirements obligate the team to field a new driver during four sessions annually. Fornaroli, a 21-year-old seeking a 2027 grid seat, won the Formula 2 title last year and has tested with both McLaren and Haas.
- "I'm looking forward to driving the MCL40 in this weekend's Free Practice 1 at the Hungaroring," Fornaroli said, expressing gratitude to the McLaren Mastercard Formula Team for their support.
- Elsewhere, Haas reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa will replace Ollie Bearman in the VF-26 for the Hungarian Grand Prix FP1 session on Friday, marking his eighth Formula 1 appearance.
- Two-Time World Endurance champion Hirakawa aims to provide feedback for the team's car setup after a difficult FP1 session in Austria earlier this season where red flags limited his running.
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