Irish Racer Alex Dunne Impresses in F1 Debut at Austrian Grand Prix
Alex Dunne, a young Irish driver, showcased his talent in his first F1 practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix. He finished fourth fastest, close behind the top drivers, fulfilling a childhood dream. Dunne's performance earned praise from McLaren and fans alike.
Mclaren driver Alex Dunne of Ireland made a pit stop during the first free practice at the Red Bull Ring racetrack, ahead of the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix in Spielberg, Austria, on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Irish racer Alex Dunne had a remarkable debut in Free Practice 1 at the F1 Austrian Grand Prix. Dunne, leading the F2 Championship for Rodin Motorsport, filled in for McLaren driver Lando Norris as part of the F1 rookie programme. He finished fourth fastest, impressively close to the top drivers. Dunne expressed gratitude for the opportunity, calling it a dream come true.
McLaren team principal praised Dunne's performance, noting his speed and diligence. Dunne, the first Irish driver in a Grand Prix weekend since 2003, now focuses on F2 qualifying to maintain his lead in the championship.
According to the source: The Irish Independent.
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