McLaren Tests F1 Car in Portugal Ahead of Summer Break
In preparations for their upcoming summer break, McLaren Racing conducted track tests with key figures Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and Leonardo Fornaroli at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal.
While rival teams tested at Hungary’s Hungaroring, McLaren continued their work to ensure the MCL60 is ready for next year's return. The 2023 season saw Lando Norris making his test debut at this venue back in 2017, while Oscar Piastri completed more laps than his teammate.
Leonardo Fornaroli, part of McLaren’s Driver Development Programme and a reserve driver for the team, gained valuable experience working around this track that will see action in 2027. 'This test enabled Fornaroli to observe both F1 drivers,