At 19, Alex Dunne continues to climb the ladder. The Irish pilot has only five F2 races, but is among the great prospects of the McLaren Academy. With two podiums and a victory acquired in the main race in Bahrain, the interested party is already demonstrating high piloting qualities despite a single F3 season marked by numerous misadventures, completed in 20th place in the ranking.
This Wednesday, Dunne was taking the track for the first time on a Formula 1. This first test took place on the Zandvoort circuit, in the Netherlands, and is a new big stage in the young career of the Irishman. Which already attracted the eyes at the end of his victory in Sakhir last April, including that of David Croft, voice of F1 on Sky Sports, David Croft.
“We have the feeling that Alex is a diamond that is waiting to be polite. If this is the case, we should all be delighted, because if it is a diamond and it shines, it will do it on the F1 stage, and it will be magnificent to see. »» The commentator was advancing.
British F4 champion in 2022, and living since an exponential development on the single -seater pyramid, Alex Dunne has yet to progress. Somewhat aggressive at times, the Irishman can nevertheless hope to dream big for the next few years. Fourth in the F2 championship after three weekends, the young Rodin driver is closer to Formula 1 than anyone in the McLaren Academy. What to hope for a reservist place in the future?
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