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McLaren's next F1 driver? The surprise early star of the Austrian GP [ad-free]
Added 2025-06-27 20:39:52 +0000 UTCIt'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?
Comments
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
2025-06-28 12:19:13 +0000 UTCHe’s gonna take my number on the F1 game!
Ignacy Trepka
2025-06-27 23:18:09 +0000 UTCWow! McLaren have a really good driver academy.
Richard Lehoux
2025-06-27 20:56:50 +0000 UTCUp the Dunners 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Dara Peyton
2025-06-27 20:56:48 +0000 UTC
