P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren has only used up one of its four mandatory FP1 sessions for a young driver this season.
McLaren has announced that F2 protege Alex Dunne will deputize in an FP1 session for the second time at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend, following his debut at the Austrian GP. F2 title contender Dunne is standing in for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who are required to give up their MCL39 for a total of four young driver sessions this season. Heading into Round 16 at Monza, only Norris had fulfilled his session requirements. Dunne’s replacement in the Monza session was not specified in the video released by McLaren, but sources indicate it will be Piastri’s first missed session. McLaren already confirmed IndyCar star Pato O’Ward will participate in an FP1 session at the Mexico City Grand Prix, leaving one more session to be scheduled.
