George Russell is the fastest in Max Vestappen in the first practice of Austrian Grand Prix when Alex Dunne was impressed by McLaren’s debut.
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The championship leader OSCAR PIASTRI was third, and Dunne replaced Lando Norris as the first session in Austria, ranked fourth, and only two seconds of Face Set Setter Russell.
The F1 team had to meet the rules of running a rookie in at least four practice sessions during the season, so Mclaren gave Dunne a chance to shine and clearly attracted the ranches.
Dunne (19) led the Formula 2 Championship and became the first Irish driver to compete on the F1 race weekend since Ralph Firman in 2003.
Dunne said on the radio after the session, “I want to say great gratitude. The dream of a young boy was fulfilled, and this is definitely the best day of my life.”
“Thank you to all those who have made me work and thank you for believing in me with his car thanks to Lando.”
Born in OFFALY on November 11, 2005, Dunne ranked cart and single -sitter with impressive campaigns such as completing Kimi Antonelli of Italy F4.
He is currently a F2 championship leader and emphasized the quality with the “impressive” practice debut according to the Principal Andrea Stella.
“Alex was quite diligent and impressive, and he also had a chance to show speed and surprising, Stella said. Sky Sports F1.
“I think we have to be a little careful while watching Rap Time, because he came out later when the fuel broke down.
“But I think it’s encouraged and impressive from Alex’s own point of view, and I think it’s a good session for MCLAREN.”
Lewis Hamilton had a gearbox problem in the middle of the session and ranked 9th when Ferrari brought a new floor to Austria to connect the deficit to the front runner.
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Alpine’s Pierre Gasly was fifth, and Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto ranked 6th. The midfielder team has detected the opportunity to catch points due to the intimacy of the field due to the short rap time of Austria.
Williams Fair Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz were seventh and 8th, while ISACK HADJAR from Hamilton and Racing Bulls was the top 10.
Fernando Alonso had a big spin in the last corner, but he avoided the 14th place with 14th place.
SKY SPORTS F1’s Austrian GP Schedule
Friday, June 27
1.55pm: F3 qualification*
2:50 pm: F2 qualification*
3:35 pm: Austrian GP practice 2 (session starts at 4 pm)*
5:15 pm: F1 show*
Saturday, June 28
9 am: F3 sprint
11:15 pm: Austrian GP practice 3 (Session starts at 11:30 am)
1:10 pm: F2 sprint
2:15 pm: Austrian GP Eligible Build Up*
3pm: Austrian GP qualifiers*
5pm: TED’s qualification notebook
Sunday, June 29
7:25 am: F3 function race
8:55 am: F2 function race
10:40 am: Porsche Super Cup
12:30 pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Austrian GP Build Up*
2pm: Austria Grand Prix*
4 pm: Check pattern flag: Austrian GP reaction*
5pm: TED’s notebook
*Also at the SKY SPORTS main event
The next season of 2025 Formula 1 is returning to Europe of Live in Austria Grand Prix this weekend. Streaming SKY SPORTS and now canceled at any time.