Fornaroli's F1 Debut: 900km in McLaren

0:00On April 8th, McLaren's new reserve driver, Leonardo Fornaroli, just wrapped up his first formula one test, logging over 900 kilometers in the Bersi C. Teams, 2020-23 car. The 21-year-old Italian, fresh off his Formula 2 championship win, jumps straight into Grand Prix machinery after missing out on a full-time seat for next year. Earlier this spring, he hit the track for the first time March 23rd and 24th at Barcelona, knocking out 112 laps for. 512 kilometers. McLaren wasted no time getting him C-time to build his skills as their backup racer. Team leaders were impressed, noting his quick adaptation, consistency, and fast learning curve from his junior days. Fornaroli himself called it amazing, especially being back at Silverstone, one of his favorite spots, where he added 68 more laps for three. 193 kilometers on April 7th. Those runs focused on longer stints, with varied fuel and tire setups, totaling almost three full-race distances already.

1:03It's all about prepping him for reserve duties, trackside support, and simulator work. With more tests lined up at different circuits, Fornaroli's path with McLaren looks solid, keeping him sharp for whatever comes next in his F1. Journey. From your team, powered by AI, this is F1 News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.