Alex Dunne has been launched from the McLaren Driver Growth programme with speedy impact regardless of an encouraging season in Components 2.
The 19-year-old signed with McLaren at the start of 2024, however has been launched with no motive given forward of this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.
Dunne has been McLaren's reserve driver in Components E this yr, whereas he's additionally had two F1 follow outings in Austria and Monza with him significantly impressing on the Purple Bull Ring.
The Irishman completed fourth in that FP1 session amid a rookie F2 marketing campaign, the place he's at the moment fifth within the standings having received at Bahrain and Imola earlier within the season.
A McLaren assertion learn: “McLaren Racing has ended its contract with McLaren Driver Growth Programme member Alex Dunne.
“It has been a pleasure to work with Alex during the last yr and to have been in a position to contribute to his success and development as a driver by the McLaren Driver Growth programme.
Alexander Dunne, McLaren
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“Alex might be launched with speedy impact. We want Alex all the very best for his profession going ahead.”
It's at the moment unclear what's subsequent for Dunne, who had been beforehand touted for an F1 promotion after his Austria drive however such speak has since cooled.
“From at this time I've mutually determined to half methods with the McLaren Driver Growth programme,” he stated on social media.
“I'd prefer to thank each particular person at McLaren that has helped me develop and enhance as a driver.
“To have my first alternative to drive an F1 automotive adopted by two FP1 periods is one thing I'll all the time maintain very near my coronary heart. I want all of them the very best for the long run.
“Thanks papaya household. Nonetheless two necessary rounds left to deal with this yr, very excited for what's to return.”
