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McLaren urged to ‘deal with Cadillac’ after stunning rookie F1 debut
Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok believes McLaren should consider signing Alex Dunne for a race drive next year in collaboration with Cadillac. Dunne impressed during his FP1 debut at the Austrian Grand Prix, finishing fourth behind Oscar Piastri. Due to long-term deals with Norris and Piastri, Dunne’s future at McLaren seems uncertain, but the expanding F1 grid with Cadillac’s arrival could open up opportunities for him. Chandhok suggests McLaren should loan Dunne out to gain more racing experience, similar to how other major manufacturers handle their junior drivers. He advises McLaren to secure a deal for Dunne elsewhere to accelerate his progression towards F1.
