NEOM McLaren introduced Alex Dunne will function its reserve and improvement driver in Formulation E this season, changing Taylor Barnard following his commencement to the crew’s race lineup.
Dunne takes on on the position as his place as a part of McLaren’s driver improvement program, following within the footsteps of Ugo Ugochukwu who drove within the rookie take a look at in Berlin final season, and Bianca Bustamante and Ella Lloyd who drove within the all-female take a look at forward of this season as McLaren juniors to hyperlink up with the Formulation E crew.
“I’m excited to be becoming a member of the NEOM McLaren Formulation E Crew as reserve and improvement Driver,” mentioned Dunne. “Working with NEOM McLaren as a part of my expertise within the McLaren Driver Improvement program is a superb alternative to hone my expertise. I’m wanting ahead to doing what I can to assist the crew and study as a lot as potential.”
Dunne raced in FIA Formulation 3 final yr, taking a podium end within the penultimate spherical of the season en path to 14th within the factors. Previous to that, he was runner-up within the GB3 championship in 2023 with three wins, and in 2022 he ran three Formulation 4 packages, successful the British title with 11 race victories. He completed second within the Italian championship after successful thrice, whereas he gained twice within the UAE championship, ending that collection sixth general.
“I’m delighted to welcome Alex because the crew’s reserve and improvement driver,” mentioned NEOM McLaren crew principal Ian James. “Alex is an up-and-coming expertise in single seater motorsport and has been a part of the McLaren Driver Improvement program since final season, by way of which we now have been capable of comply with his progress and improvement. We’re all wanting ahead to working with him in 2025.
“Alex will play an necessary position for us, including worth to the NEOM McLaren Formulation E Crew together with his drive and expertise, whereas additionally gaining expertise himself alongside the best way.”
