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Haas Announces Exciting F1 Test with McLaren Driver
Highlights
- Leonardo Fornaroli to test Haas VF-25 at Jerez this week
- Test scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday under Haas TPC program
- Fornaroli currently McLaren’s reserve and 2025 Formula 2 champion
- Ryō Hirakawa, Haas reserve driver, will also attend the test
- Test aims to develop Fornaroli’s F1 experience and adaptability
- Fornaroli targets full-time Formula 1 seat for 2027 season
Reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli will test the Haas VF-25 at Jerez on Wednesday and Thursday, expanding his Formula 1 mileage under the team’s Testing of Previous Cars programme.
The outing gives Haas structured running with an older car while offering the Italian seat time in a different environment, valuable for procedures, feedback quality, and adaptability.
Fornaroli drives the Haas VF-25 at Jerez across Wednesday and Thursday under TPC regulations.
Fornaroli joined the McLaren F1 programme after winning the 2025 Formula 2 title and has served this year as the team’s test and reserve driver.
He made a low-key grand prix weekend debut by replacing Lando Norris in FP1 at Barcelona, building operational experience alongside simulator and development duties.
Running with Haas broadens his reference points, from control systems to tyre preparation, and strengthens his case with decision‑makers assessing versatility across different engineering groups.
Haas confirms attendance from reserve driver Ryō Hirakawa as part of its development strategy.
Haas confirmed his participation and noted reserve driver Ryō Hirakawa will attend, underlining the team’s emphasis on structured development within its reserve driver pipeline.
TPC days also let Haas test procedures and evaluate setup directions outside race weekends, generating useful correlation data without consuming restricted in-season testing opportunities.
The VF-25 provides a stable platform for disciplined mileage at Jerez, a technical circuit that rewards consistency and enables meaningful work on braking, traction and long‑run tyre management.
Fornaroli targets a full-time Formula 1 seat for 2027, and demonstrating speed, discipline and clear feedback in mixed team environments strengthens his market position.
Fornaroli is positioning for a 2027 race seat through multi-team experience in 2026.
With the 2026 season tightening opportunities for newcomers, every kilometre counts. This test adds substance to Fornaroli’s credentials and gives Haas additional data and a closer look.
Visual Summary
McLaren
Haas
F1 Test in Jerez
Fornaroli Steps Across F1 Borders
Formula 2 champion and McLaren reserve to test for Haas in Spain
Swapping orange for black— all eyes on Jerez
Swapping orange for black— all eyes on Jerez
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2025
2025
F2 Champion
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2026
2026
McLaren Reserve
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FP1 Debut
FP1 Debut
Replaces Norris
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This Week
This Week
Haas VF-25 Test
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teams
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driver on the rise
Seat time = opportunity. This Jerez test could be Fornaroli’s next step to
full-time F1 — eyes turn to 2027.
full-time F1 — eyes turn to 2027.
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