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McLaren star announces shock team move following Red Bull talks
F2 racer Alex Dunne has announced on social media that he has left the McLaren driver development programme due to interest from Red Bull Racing. Despite claiming two race victories in the F1 feeder series this year and sitting fifth in the drivers’ championship, the 19-year-old Irishman has decided to part ways with McLaren after being a member of their driver development programme since 2024. Dunne has thanked McLaren for the opportunities and experiences during his time with the team, including driving in F1 practice sessions. Reports suggest that Red Bull may be his next destination, with Helmut Marko interested in signing him to fulfill their rookie driver quota. Dunne’s departure from McLaren hints at an imminent announcement regarding his future, potentially involving a move to Red Bull to support the team’s F1 efforts with their rookie driver program.
