Offaly's aspiring F1 racer starts journey on track this weekend Reporter: '); Alex Dunne begins his car racing career this coming weekend, April 29 to May 1, on one of the most challenging tracks in motorsport. The 15-year-old aspiring Grand Prix racer from Clonbullogue, Co Offaly will tackle the Spa Francorchamps circuit, home of the Belgian Grand Prix, as he competes in the first three rounds of the Spanish Formula 4 Championship. Following a hugely successful kart racing career, Alex has chosen to start his car racing journey in F4 as it is sanctioned by the FIA as the first step on the ladder to Formula One.