McLaren's next F1 driver? The surprise early star of the Austrian GP

It's not that often an F1 rookie gets to drive their first session in grand prix racing in the grid's best car - but even in that context Alex Dunne's practice debut at the Austrian Grand Prix was insanely impressive. The Irish rookie is already making a splash in Formula 2 this year, and his breakthrough year has reached another level here. But can McLaren have any cogent long-term plan for Dunne - or will it have to let him go like it did with Gabriel Bortoleto? 00:00 Dunne's debut in detail 02:18 The 2025 breakthrough 03:54 Is he another Bortoleto for McLaren? 05:26 Norris the Austrian GP favourite? Published: 2025-06-27
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