Month: June 2025

Roaring to Victory: Porritt Tigers Claim Rindt Trophy at Thruxton Retro

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Chris Porritt won the Jochen Rindt Trophy feature at the British Automobile Racing Club Thruxton Retro event in a thrilling race against Rory Smith. Porritt’s victory in his 1977 Formula 2 Chevron-BDG B40 was secured by a stunning pass on Saturday, extending his lead to nearly 10 seconds. Despite Smith’s comeback on Sunday, Porritt ultimately finished just over 7 seconds ahead. Mark Harrison finished third on both days in his March 772, while veteran racer Mike Wilds impressed in a Lyncar 005. The event also featured a GT & Sports…

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Rising Star Alex Dunne Set to Shine in F1 Practice Debut with McLaren at Austrian GP

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Formula 2 championship leader Alex Dunne will have his Formula 1 free practice debut with McLaren at the Austrian Grand Prix, substituting Lando Norris in Friday’s FP1 session. Dunne, an Irishman currently in his first F2 season with Rodin, has swiftly progressed through junior series ranks, winning the 2022 British F4 championship and finishing as runner-up in Italian F4 and GB3 Championship. Joining McLaren’s young driver scheme in 2024, Dunne also serves as a reserve driver for the brand’s Formula E project, boasting two feature race wins in F2 and…

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Dunne’s Remarkable Return: Lighting up McLaren’s FP1 at Austrian GP

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Formula 2 championship leader Alex Dunne will debut in Formula 1 free practice with McLaren at the Austrian Grand Prix, replacing Lando Norris in Friday’s FP1 session. Dunne, an Irishman, is in his first F2 season with Rodin after a successful F4 championship win in 2022 and a GB3 runner-up finish in 2023. He is currently leading the F2 series, narrowly ahead of Richard Verschoor, despite a setback at Monaco. Dunne’s progression includes being part of McLaren’s young driver scheme since 2024 and driving in their Formula E project. His…

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