RaceFans has reported:

Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli completed another test for McLaren at the Paul Ricard circuit in France on Oct. 18, ahead of his upcoming free practice session outing for the team. McLaren test driver Jake Hughes joined him for the test.

The update was published at 20:36 on Oct. 18, 2026, by Keith Collantine. Fornaroli’s test took place as he prepared for the planned free practice appearance, while Hughes took part in his role as the team’s test driver.

The source also listed other Formula 1 headlines: Russell and Leclerc were described as joint “sprint race champions” of 2026; Camara was officially set to make his Formula 1 debut with Haas in 2027; Colapinto urged supporters to stop abusing rival drivers, saying, “They don’t help me”; and Verstappen said Red Bull’s car was “scary” to drive early in 2026.

Collantine, a lifelong motor sport fan and former motoring journalist, set up RaceFans in 2005, when it was originally called F1 Fanatic. He began running the site full-time in 2010 to focus on his passion for motor racing.