Alex Dunne Says McLaren Exit Was His Call To Pursue F1

Overview

• Dunne told Balls.ie the split was "100%" his decision driven by a plan to become a Formula 1 driver.
• He will remain in Formula 2 with Rodin Motorsport in 2026, with the season opening in Melbourne on 6–8 March.
• After joining McLaren’s academy in May 2024, he completed FP1 sessions in Austria and Monza and later thanked the team for those opportunities.
• He finished fifth in the 2025 F2 standings with two wins, but he currently has no F1 team affiliation for 2026.
• Coverage cites unconfirmed talks with Alpine, and McLaren’s established Norris–Piastri pairing leaves limited senior-team prospects.