McLaren reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli has officially concluded his seventh and final track test of the year at the Jerez Circuit. Steering the MCL39 machinery under the Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) initiative, the Italian youngster completed crucial laps to evaluate the car's setup under changing atmospheric conditions.
Fornaroli shared duties at the Spanish track alongside Nyck de Vries, who serves as test and development driver for the papaya team. De Vries logged substantial track time, covering 69 laps equivalent to 306 kilometers around the Grand Prix layout to gather telemetry and aid simulator correlation.
Arriving straight from Brazil following his fourth mandatory FP1 outing of the campaign, Fornaroli completed 58 laps totaling 254 kilometers. The morning session started on a wet surface, handing him a valuable opportunity to test intermediate compound tires. As the track dried, he switched to soft tires for long runs and setup adjustments despite strong wind gusts.
Integrated within the McLaren Driver Development Programme, the TPC track sessions played an indispensable role in preparing Fornaroli for his official FP1 appearances in Barcelona, Hungary, Mexico City, and Sao Paulo. Throughout the year, McLaren's TPC crew logged miles across elite venues including Silverstone, Austin, Monza, Portimao, Paul Ricard, plus Pirelli tire evaluations at the Nurburgring and Mugello.
"It was fantastic to be back behind the wheel of the MCL39; it is a genuinely fun car to drive. We focused on a workload similar to Paul Ricard with multiple long runs and balance changes, while also experiencing intermediate tires," Fornaroli stated. "Reflecting on my first F1 outing in Barcelona back in February, I am extremely pleased with the progress made in my driving and overall approach."
This rapid progression underlines Fornaroli's readiness for the elevated demands of Formula 1 racing. Armed with extensive data and mileage across four FP1 sessions and seven TPC tests, the Italian driver now sets his sights on an exciting 2027 campaign with heightened confidence in McLaren's structure.
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