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‘A little boy’s dream came true’: Alex Dunne shines in Formula One practice

Offaly man was fourth fastest and only 0.069 slower than Piastri

Alex Dunne of Ireland driving the McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track. Photograph: Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty
Alex Dunne of Ireland driving the McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track. Photograph: Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty
Fri Jun 27 2025 - 14:27

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