P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“Definitely one of them, if McLaren allows it, but they would actually be crazy if they didn’t.”
Ralf Schumacher, a former F1 driver, believes Alex Dunne has the potential to move up to Formula 1 soon, as the Irish driver impresses in McLaren’s junior program and is performing well in Formula 2, despite some on-track incidents. Meanwhile, another promising driver, Arvid Lindblad, is also being considered for a 2026 F1 grid spot as part of the Red Bull driver program. Schumacher doubts his nephew, Mick Schumacher, will return to F1 due to the competitiveness of the sport. Schumacher hopes to see either Dunne or Lindblad on the grid next year, considering the limited available seats, with drivers like George Russell, Max Verstappen, and Isack Hadjar also in the mix for 2026 opportunities. It’s speculated that Red Bull’s Helmut Marko may be interested in signing Dunne from McLaren, adding more intrigue to the upcoming F1 season.
