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Red Bull chief confirms talks with McLaren star
Red Bull F1 chief Helmut Marko has confirmed the team’s interest in a McLaren driver following the driver’s release announcement.
McLaren parted ways with young driver Alex Dunne ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, after he had been in their driver development program for two years.
Dunne, currently competing in Formula 2, impressed during his FP1 sessions for McLaren in Austria and Monza, setting competitive times.
Despite McLaren’s satisfaction with their current drivers, Red Bull has expressed interest in Dunne, as confirmed by Marko in a recent interview.
If Dunne were to join Red Bull or Racing Bulls, one of the current drivers, possibly Yuki Tsunoda, could be displaced.
Speculation suggests Isack Hadjar could move up to Red Bull in 2026, potentially affecting Tsunoda, who may need to improve his performance to hold onto his seat.
The competition for F1 seats is fierce, with emerging talents like Dunne and Arvid Lindblad also vying for opportunities in the sport.
