Alex Dunne parts ways with McLaren

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Alex’s has split from the McLaren Driver Development programme in what is a mutual decision to part ways. Here is Alex’s statement regarding the split and what the future holds.

“From today I’ve mutually decided to part ways with the McLaren Driver Development programme. I’d like to thank every individual at McLaren that has helped me develop and improve as a driver. To have my first opportunity to drive an F1 car followed by two FP1 sessions is something I’ll always hold very close to my heart, I wish them all the best for the future. Thank you Papaya family.

I still have two F2 rounds to complete this season and that will be my focus for now, but I am very excited for what’s to come in my future career.”

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Alex pushed off for the second race weekend in a row

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Alex’s title hopes suffered a huge blow in Baku, despite another sprint race podium, as championship leader Leonardo Fornaroli rammed him from behind in the Feature Race. 

You can read the official FIA F2 Sprint Race report HERE, with the Feature race available HERE. You can also watch highlights of both races on the FIA F2 YouTube channel, SPRINT RACE & FEATURE RACE.

 

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Sprint and feature race incidents make for pointless Monza F2 weekend

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Two non-finishes due to other drivers mistakes ruined a potentially high scoring weekend for Alex. In the sprint race Sami Megatounif took Alex out as he tried in vain to defend his position into the first chicane and then things got worse in the Feature Race as Arvid Linblad ploughed into the back of Alex’s car entering the final chicane. 

You can read the official FIA F2 Sprint Race report HERE, with the Feature race available HERE. You can also watch highlights of both races on the FIA F2 YouTube channel, SPRINT RACE & FEATURE RACE.

 

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Sprint race podium highlight of Hungary weekend

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Alex picked up another podium in the Hungarian Grand Prix F2 Sprint Race. Starting second Alex had a tough fight to finish in that position which included one of his signature late braking moves to take the position from Arvid Linblad. A last lap effort to take the lead came to nought on this notoriously tight track. The Feature race saw Alex start and finish ninth in difficult wet and dry conditions.

You can read the official FIA F2 Sprint Race report HERE, with the Feature race available HERE. You can also watch highlights of both races on the FIA F2 YouTube channel, SPRINT RACE & FEATURE RACE.

 

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Technical infringement sees Alex lose Belgian win

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Having taken pole at Spa Francorchamps and been the stand out driver all weekend, Alex would lose his third feature race victory of the year due to a post race technical issue. Seventh place in the sprint race would therefore be his only reward from a very strong weekend.

You can read the official FIA F2 Sprint Race report HERE, with the Feature race available HERE. You can also watch highlights of both races on the FIA F2 YouTube channel, SPRINT RACE & FEATURE RACE.

 

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Impressive run to second place in Silverstone feature for Alex Dunne

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Sunday’s feature race at Silverstone brought another feature race podium as Alex came home second behind Jak Crawford. It could very easily have been anopther win but for a number of safety car interruptions which thwarted Alex’s chances of mounting a challenge on the leader. The sprint race saw Alex involved in a collision with Gabriele Mini with the Italian receiving a penalty for causing the accident which was no consolation to Alex who had to retire.

You can read the official FIA F2 Sprint Race report HERE, with the Feature race available HERE. You can also watch highlights of both races on the FIA F2 YouTube channel, SPRINT RACE & FEATURE RACE.

 

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Stunning F1 debut for Alex Dunne in Austria

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On a weekend where Alex made his F1 debut, a strong fightback following a time penalty in the Austrian Sprint race was followed by a disqualification for a technical infringement in the feature race to leave Alex disappointed leaving the Red Bull ring despite two very strong showings.

Alex’s first Free Practice 1 appearance for McLaren was much more successful, as the young Irish driver stunned the F1 paddock with fourth place. See the highlights from Austria FP1.

You can read the official FIA F2 Sprint Race report HERE, with the Feature race available HERE and details of Alex’s disqualification HERE. You can also watch highlights of both races on the FIA F2 YouTube channel, SPRINT RACE & FEATURE RACE.

 

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Grid penalties fail to stop Alex regaining F2 Championship lead

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A fantastic Sprint race podium from 19th on the grid and a fifth place Feature race finish, which would have been even better if not for a late race safety car, sent Alex Dunne back to the top of the F2 championship standings as the series reached its half way point.

Alex overcame a total of sixteen places in grid penalties to once again prove his credentials as one of the favourites for the 2025 F2 crown, even though he is competing in his first season at this level.

You can read the official FIA F2 Sprint Race report HERE, with the Feature race available HERE. You can also watch highlights of both races on the FIA F2 YouTube channel, SPRINT RACE & FEATURE RACE.

 

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Alex Dunne takes second F2 feature race win

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A second F2 win in three feature races has marked Alex out as one of the favourites for the 2025 F2 crown. Having become the first F2 race winner from the Republic of Ireland for almost half a century, with his victory in Bahrain Alex took just a couple of weeks to follow up with his second win.

Alex took a comfortable win in Sunday’s feature race, having finished fifth in Saturday’s sprint to lead the championship as the series heads for Monaco.

You can read the official FIA F2 web site report HERE and catch footage of Alex’s victory on the FIA F2 YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxha1PpF99s.

 

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Alex makes history as first Irish FIA F2 race winner

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Alex Dunne took his first FIA F2 race win in the Bahrain feature race to become the first Irish driver to win in FIA F2 and the first Irish driver to win at this level since Derek Daly took his last European Formula 2 victory in 1979, forty six years ago.

The teenage Irish driver dominated Sunday’s feature race to move himself into second in the points standings after two rounds, just a single point of the top spot.

You can read all about how Alex made history on the official FIA F2 web site and catch footage of Alex’s historic win on the FIA F2 YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7BylHrws5w

 

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