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

Irish racer Alex Dunne was left increasingly emotional on Friday after making his Formula 1 debut at the Austrian Grand Prix. The 19-year-old branded the moment ‘definitely the best day of my life’ as he posted the fourth-fastest time in opening practice.

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,