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Recent rumours suggest Oscar Piastri could leave McLaren for Red Bull as F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli tests an F1 car at COTA.
A championship-winning driver has been testing McLaren F1 machinery recently, coinciding with reports Red Bull are eyeing up driver Oscar Piastri. Max Verstappen’s potential exit could lead to major shifts in the F1 driver market, with rumors hinting at his departure from Red Bull or even the sport altogether. Red Bull is reportedly considering Oscar Piastri as a replacement in case Verstappen decides to leave. Piastri, in response to the rumors, expressed his flattery but affirmed his contentment with his current team and McLaren. McLaren’s reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli recently tested the 2023 MCL60 in Austin, showcasing his progress in the Driver Development Programme and expressing gratitude for the opportunity. Fornaroli completed 77 laps in the two-day test, focusing on various aspects of F1 driving, and looks forward to further improving and supporting McLaren in future endeavors.
