Alex Dunne, a 19-year-old from Offaly, is currently leading the Formula 2 championship with two victories this season. As a part of the McLaren driver development program, he will step in for Lando Norris during Free Practice 1 in Austria under new regulations that mandate rookie practice opportunities. Dunne expressed excitement about the opportunity and the preparation he's undergone, while McLaren's team principal praised the benefit of rookie sessions for honing future talent. This development marks an important progression in Dunne's motorsport career.
"It's an amazing opportunity to be able to drive during FP1 in Austria," Dunne said after the news was confirmed on Monday. "I'm really looking forward to getting laps in behind the wheel of the MCL39 and supporting the team with the set-up for the race weekend ahead."
"It's a great step within my development with the McLaren Driver Development Programme, and I'm really excited to join the team trackside," Dunne expressed regarding his upcoming FP1 drive.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella stated, "The rookie sessions are fantastic for seeing the talent of tomorrow and enabling that rare chance to get time in a current car."
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