Fornaroli makes his Formula 1 debut in Barcelona.

      The Formula 2 champion from last year and McLaren reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli will make his debut behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car during an official race weekend. In Barcelona, the 21-year-old Italian driver will replace the reigning world champion Lando Norris in the first practice session.

      Leonardo Fornaroli: "I am looking forward to the opportunity to drive the MCL40 in Spain during the first practice. This is a great chance to help the team prepare for the event and carry out the planned program for Friday.

      For me, this is also a very important moment, as the upcoming practice will be my first official session in Formula 1. I have worked hard for this and am very grateful for the opportunity to take the next step with McLaren Racing.

      The experience I gained this year through participating in the tests of previous years' cars (TPC) has been very helpful for my development and has helped me better understand the nuances of driving a Formula 1 car.

      I want to thank Zak Brown, Andrea Stella, and Alessandro Alunni Bravi for their continued support. I can't wait to get behind the wheel on Friday."