Offaly’s Alex Dunne Released By McLaren Amid Red Bull Interest

The Clonbullogue man raced in mutiple practice sessions for McLaren this season.

Offaly driver Alex Dunne has been released from McLaren’s driver development programme, fuelling speculation of a move to Red Bull.

The 19-year-old impressed during Formula One practice sessions this season and currently holds fifth place in the Formula 2 championship standings.

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has confirmed their interest in Dunne, who is bidding to become the first Irish F1 driver since Ralph Firman in 2003.

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