Alex Dunne stepped into the cockpit of Lando Norris’ McLaren as an up-and-coming driver without Formula 1 experience.

The first practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix is in the books, with Mercedes driver George Russell topping the timing sheets ahead of Max Verstappen. But the driver that perhaps impressed the most will not be in the car for the rest of the weekend.

Alex Dunne claimed fourth for McLaren as he made his F1 practice debut at the Austrian Grand Prix; the 19-year-old Irish driver is leading the F2 championship; watch final practice from 11.30am on Saturday with qualifying for the Austrian GP at 3pm,