At the upcoming Hungary Grand Prix of Formula 1, Oscar Piastri, Franco Colapinto, and Oliver Bearman will not participate in the first practice session (FP1) due to the arrival of new drivers who meet the rookie requirements of the championship.
Leonardo Fornaroli, reserve driver for McLaren, will have the opportunity to drive Oscar Piastri’s car during this session. Fornaroli, who was F2 champion, debuted on the Barcelona track and will now repeat the experience in Budapest.
This competition is expected to be fundamental for McLaren, as significant improvements in the vehicle are anticipated while they aim for a more competitive position against Mercedes. Additionally, the SF-26 of Ferrari has quickly proven to be a rival to consider in the corners.
The team director, Andrea Stella, has expressed a positive impression of Fornaroli and mentioned that the team is considering future options for the young driver within the championship. Fornaroli has been linked with the second seat of Haas, where Oliver Bearman will also not participate in FP1, being replaced by Japanese driver Ryo Hirakawa.
On his part, Paul Aron, reserve for Alpine, will compete in his third training session of the season, taking over from Colapinto as soon as he arrives at FP1. This rotation of drivers allows all teams to comply with FIA regulations, which require the participation of rookies in four FP1 sessions throughout the season.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
