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Alex Dunne is in talks with Alpine for an F1 role in 2026 after leaving McLaren and missing out on a move to Red Bull.
Former McLaren junior Alex Dunne is in talks with Alpine over a reserve role for the 2026 F1 season, RacingNews365 understands. The Irish driver recently confirmed he will be staying with Rodin Motorsport for next year’s F2 campaign. His departure from McLaren’s driver development programme in October was a mutual decision after a difference of opinion on his future in motorsport. There were initial rumors linking him to Red Bull, but talks between McLaren, Dunne, and Alpine have now resumed. Despite impressive performances in his rookie F2 season, Dunne faces a likely suspension for the 2026 opener in Melbourne. While he finished fifth in the F2 standings, his FIA super licence points total requires an upgrade before full participation in F1 races.
