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McLaren's next F1 driver? The surprise early star of the Austrian GP [ad-free]

It's not that often an F1 rookie gets to drive their first session in grand prix racing in the grid's best car - but even in that context Alex Dunne's practice debut at the Austrian Grand Prix was insanely impressive.

The Irish rookie is already making a splash in Formula 2 this year, and his breakthrough year has reached another level here.

But can McLaren have any cogent long-term plan for Dunne - or will it have to let him go like it did with Gabriel Bortoleto?

McLaren's next F1 driver? The surprise early star of the Austrian GP [ad-free]

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I can’t see MCL keeping Dunne past 2026. But playing hypothetical … if PIA wins the WDC this year, and does likewise next year, or MCL’s car is really poor, and PIA still betters NOR, than I could see Lando moving on by end of 2026. Otherwise, Dunne will move on.

Michael Holden

He’s gonna take my number on the F1 game!

Ignacy Trepka

Wow! McLaren have a really good driver academy.

Richard Lehoux

Up the Dunners 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

Dara Peyton


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