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Offaly's Alex Dunne Claims Maiden F2 Win In Spectacular Fashion

Sunday, 13 April 2025 16:07

Alex Dunne takes the chequered flag for Rodin Motorsport in Bahrain on Sunday - Photo Credit: X/@RodinMotorsport

The Clonbullogue teenager is Ireland's first ever F2 race winner.

Alex Dunne has landed a first ever Formula Two victory for Ireland after securing his first win at World Championship level in Bahrain.

The McLaren junior driver made places off the start to settle in Sunday's feature race in second place behind championship leader, and F3 Champion, Luca Fornaroli.

The Offaly teen sensation shadowed the Italian until the seventh lap before making his move.

A DRS assisted overtake on the main straight put Dunne into control of the race for the first time.

The move which put Dunne at the front of the pack 🙌#F2 #BahrainGP pic.twitter.com/pGyoA7ImJ3
— Formula 2 (@Formula2) April 13, 2025

He would retain that control throughout the pit stop window, and established a lead that Williams F1 prospect, Luke Browning couldn't reel in.

Dunne finished eight seconds clear of his British rival to ensure Amhrán na bhFiann was played out at this level for the very first time.

Alex Dunne courtesy of fiaFormulaTwo.com:

“Super happy with the win. I think the team did a mega job and the car was in the exact sweet spot. So I’m super, super happy and looking forward to Jeddah next week.”

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