McLaren Racing adds F3 racers Alex Dunne and Martinius Stenshorne in their F1 academy line-up, which is being taken care of by Stephane Carlin.
McLaren Racing today revealed that FIA Formula 3 chauffeurs Alex Dunne and Martinius Stenshorne have actually signed up with the McLaren Driver Development program. Alex is an appealing young racer having actually protected the 2022 British F4 Championship title with Hitech Grand Prix.
The 18-year-old from Offaly, Ireland completed as vice-champion in both the 2022 Italian F4 Championship and the 2023 GB3Championship This remarkable type resulted in a drive with Hitech Pulse-Eight in the Macau Grand Prix where he certified 6th on his road circuit launching prior to ending up 2nd in the certifying race.
Martinius has actually likewise thrilled on the right track in his jr job. Born right into a rallying household, he began competing aged 4. Martinius protected several global karting champions prior to transferring to Formula 4, where he racked up 3 platforms throughout the UAE, German andItalian Championships In 2023, the 18-year-old Norwegian motorist contended in the Formula Regional European Championship where he came to be the initial newbie to win their launching race while ending up as vice-champion of the collection with 4 more victories to his name.
Alex and Martinius both presently contend in the FIA Formula 3 Championship, Dunne with MP Motorsport and Stenshorne with Hitech Pulse-Eight The set have actually begun their particular periods highly with Martinius safeguarding a Sprint Race win in Australia and Alex scoring his initial factors in his 2nd race at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Alex and Martinius’ participation in the McLaren Driver Development program will certainly see them sign up with the group’s skill pipe which has an overarching purpose to assist chauffeurs advance in the direction of Formula 1, In dyCar and Formula E. Established in 2022, adhering to the group’s lengthy background of creating skill in motorsport, the program is led by F1 Business Operations Director Stephanie Carlin.
Stephanie Carlin, Director, F1 Business Operations, stated: “We’re pleased to announce that Alex and Martinius have joined our Driver Development programme. They are both exciting and promising young talents within motorsport, with proven records on track in their respective junior categories including this season’s FIA Formula 3 Championship. The entire team is looking forward to welcoming Alex and Martinius to the McLaren family and we’ll be working closely to support their development within our talent pipeline.”
Alex Dunne, Driver, McLaren Driver Development, stated: “It’s an honour to join the McLaren Driver Development programme and I’m looking forward to getting started with the team. McLaren provides the perfect environment for me to develop my skillset as I continue my journey in motorsport. I’m grateful for Zak and Stephanie’s support and I’m excited to meet the rest of the team at MTC.”
Martinius Stenshorne, Driver, McLaren Driver Development, stated: “I’m incredibly excited to join the McLaren Driver Development programme, it’s an honour to now be part of the McLaren family. The team has a great history of developing talent, so I’m looking forward to growing with the team and learning from their expertise as I continue on my journey towards the top of motorsport. Thank you to Zak, Stephanie and the entire team for their faith in me, I can’t wait to get started.”
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