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One of McLaren’s major rising stars will step into Formula E machinery for a second time next month in the German capital.
McLaren confirmed that Alex Dunne, the current championship leader in Formula 2, will be completing their line-up in the Berlin Formula E rookie test next month. Dunne, a McLaren junior driver, also serves as the FE team’s development and reserve driver. At 19 years old, he leads the F2 standings ahead of Richard Verschoor and has already secured wins this season in Bahrain and Imola driving for Rodin. Viewed as a promising talent in the junior market, Dunne possesses the potential to make his way into Formula 1 in the future. This will be his second outing in McLaren’s FE Gen3 Evo machine, following his first drive during February’s rookie practice session before the Jeddah E-Prix.
Excited about the upcoming Berlin Rookie Test, Dunne expressed his enthusiasm, noting the valuable experience gained as Reserve and Development Driver. Alongside his simulator work for the team, he looks forward to taking on the unique Tempelhof Airport circuit in Berlin. The test will follow the Berlin E-Prix on July 14, with each team required to field two drivers; Dunne will be partnered by Ella Lloyd. McLaren’s team principal, Ian James, praised Dunne’s talent in Formula 2 and expressed confidence in his abilities for the upcoming test in Berlin.
