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Alex Dunne Stuns with Fourth Place in Russell-Dominated Austrian GP FP1

Virgilio Machado by Virgilio Machado
June 27, 2025
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Alex Dunne Stuns with Fourth Place in Russell-Dominated Austrian GP FP1

In a jaw-dropping debut at the Austrian Grand Prix Free Practice 1, McLaren’s rising star, George Russell, stole the show by leading the pack with an impressive performance. However, it was the Formula 2 championship leader, Alex Dunne, who turned heads by clinching the fourth spot in his first-ever Formula 1 weekend appearance.

Russell, fresh off his recent victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, showcased his prowess by topping the practice session with a blistering lap time of 1m05.542s. The young driver outshone the competition, edging out Max Verstappen’s Red Bull by 0.065s and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri by 0.155s.

Stealing some of the limelight was Dunne, who seamlessly stepped into Lando Norris’s McLaren and impressed with his speed and precision. On the soft tires, Dunne came within striking distance of Piastri, finishing just 0.069 seconds behind.

While Russell and Dunne shone bright, not everyone had a smooth sailing session. Ferrari’s rookie, Dino Beganovic, struggled to make an impact and settled for the 18th position. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton faced early gearbox issues, hampering his performance and relegating him to ninth place.

Fernando Alonso added some drama to the session with a spin out of the final corner, injecting a moment of chaos into the otherwise intense practice session. The veteran driver managed to recover with a sense of humor, labeling it as the “worst out-lap we could possibly do.”

As the teams gear up for the Austrian Grand Prix, all eyes will be on McLaren and their stellar lineup of drivers. With Russell leading the charge and Dunne making a splash in his F1 debut, the competition is heating up on the track. Stay tuned for more thrilling action as the race weekend unfolds.

1. George Russell (Mercedes) 1m05.542s
2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) +0.065s
3. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) +0.155s
4. Alex Dunne (McLaren) +0.224s
5. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) +0.238s

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