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NEOM McLaren has announced that its new reserve driver Alex Dunne will be tasked with the team’s Formula E rookie duty at next week’s Jeddah E-Prix weekend.
Alex Dunne, who had a successful debut Formula 3 season last year with two podium finishes, is set to participate in the FP0 session scheduled for Thursday, February 13th, just before the double-header weekend’s first race. The talented driver, who won the 2022 British F4 Championship and was the runner-up in the 2023 GB3 series, was recently appointed as the reserve driver for the team, replacing Taylor Barnard who now races alongside Sam Bird. In a statement released by McLaren, Dunne expressed his excitement for his upcoming opportunity to drive the GEN3 Evo car for the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team in Jeddah. Team Principal Ian James praised Dunne’s dedication, stating that the young driver has already been instrumental in the team and will make the most of this valuable testing opportunity. Joining other drivers like Kush Maini, Zak O’Sullivan, and Mikkel Jansen in the upcoming test, Dunne is poised to showcase his skills and potential in the challenging Formula E environment.
