
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.