Irish racing driver Alex Dunne will make his ABB FIA Formula E debut at the rookie test at the Jeddah E-Prix on Thursday 13 February.
Speaking following the news, Dunne said:
I’m looking forward to getting my first chance to drive the GEN3 Evo for the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team next week in Jeddah. To have this opportunity through the McLaren Driver Development programme feels incredible, and I’m so grateful to the team for putting their trust in me.
“I’ve been working hard in the simulator and with the team to prepare for this test, and I can’t wait to get out to Jeddah.”
Ian James, Team Principal and Managing Director of the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team says:
I’m very pleased that Alex will have the chance to test with the team at next week’s Rookie Free Practice session. As our Reserve and Development Driver, Alex has already been playing a key role within the team and has been supporting us through his work in the simulator.
“Throughout his junior career, Alex has shown great promise, and I know he’ll make the most of this opportunity