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Formula 1: Alex Dunne To Replace McLaren's Lando Norris In Practice 1 At Austrian GP

By IANS News June 23, 2025 • 18:04 PM View: 110

WSK Champions Cup OKJ Category: McLaren Formula 1 Team have announced that their Driver Development Programme’s Alex Dunne will take part in Free Practice 1 at the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix, in place of Lando Norris.

The 19-year-old began karting at eight years old, securing his first European karting title in the 2019 WSK Champions Cup OKJ Category. He made his single-seater debut in the 2021 Spanish F4 Championship, securing pole position and a podium on debut. In his 2022 season, he picked up a combined 16 race wins whilst competing in the British, UAE, and Italian Formula 4 Championships, earning him the British 4 Championship, before going on to earn the vice-champion title in the GB3 Championship the following year.

“It’s an amazing opportunity to be able to drive during FP1 in Austria. I’m really looking forward to getting laps in behind the wheel of the MCL39 and supporting the team with the setup for the race weekend ahead.

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