Alex Dunne secured third place in the Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but the Rodin Motorsport driver admitted afterwards that his podium came after “an up-and-down race” and a costly error at Turn 1.
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Dunne admits there was “never really a moment to relax” after taking P3 in F2 Sprint at Azerbaijan GP

Alex Dunne secured third place in the Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but the Rodin Motorsport driver admitted afterwards that his podium came after “an up-and-down race” and a costly error at Turn 1. Speaking to the media, including Pit Debrief, Dunne reflected on a challenging afternoon in Baku that saw…

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F2 Alex Dunne tops Free Practice in Baku, setting his sights on Pole Position
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Dunne sets his eyes of F2 pole position on his first visit to Baku

This weekend’s F2 Azerbaijan GP marks Alex Dunne’s first trip to the Baku Street Circuit. Dunne set a 1:55.720 in Free Practice, kicking off his weekend on the right foot. The Irishman reflected positively on this performance stating the slow build into the session is exactly what he aimed for. Dunne described his first outing…

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F2 driver Alex Dunne, took over for Oscar Piastri during FP1 of the 2025 Italian GP in Monza.
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Dunne balances McLaren F1 FP1 and F2 title fight with strong Monza Qualifying

Alex Dunne capped off a busy Friday at Monza with a P5 result in Formula 2 Qualifying, a performance the Rodin Motorsport driver was satisfied with after balancing his F2 title charge and a second FP1 appearance for McLaren. The Irishman, who had impressed earlier in the season during his debut outing at the Red…

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The Formula 1 paddock has headed to the temple of speed in Monza, for the 2025 F1 Italian GP, starting with FP1.
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F1 | FP1 | Italian GP | Hamilton leads Ferrari 1-2 with Sainz following in P3

The Formula 1 paddock has arrived at the Temple of Speed for the 2025 F1 Italian GP, beginning with Friday’s FP1 session. After Lando Norris’ retirement at last weekend’s Dutch GP, he will be eager to secure crucial points this weekend to remain in championship contention and reduce the 34-point deficit to leader Oscar Piastri,…

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Alex Dunne with McLaren team member after crossing the line at the 2025 F2 Round in Spa-Francorchamps
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“I’m improving every weekend”: Dunne reflects on evolution as F2 driver after penalty denies 2025 victory in Spa

For a moment, it seemed like Alex Dunne had delivered the perfect comeback. From pole position at Spa-Francorchamps, the McLaren junior controlled the 2025 F2 Feature Race from start to finish. He built a gap, responded under pressure, and drove with calm authority — a marked difference from his 2024 F3 appearance at the same…

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Alex Dunne reflects on his F1 experience with McLaren
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Alex Dunne reflects on F1 Austrian GP outing as he aims for a 2026 race seat

Speaking during last weekend’s Carole Nash Historic Festival at Ireland’s Mondello Park, Formula 2 driver and McLaren junior Alex Dunne reflected on his Austrian Grand Prix FP1 outing and his future in the sport. Irish Formula 2 driver and Championship contender Alex Dunne appeared at last weekend’s Carole Nash Historic Festival in Mondello Park. Speaking…

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Rodin Motorsport's Alex Dunne, McLaren Junior, at the 2025 F2 Belgian GP
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Adaptability “probably my strongest point”: Dunne on thriving in all conditions during 2025 F2 campaign

At the 2025 Belgian GP, Rodin Motorsport’s Alex Dunne once again proved his reputation as one of the most adaptable and well-rounded young drivers currently racing in F2. Earlier in the season, he claimed his maiden F2 victory in Bahrain under blistering, desert heat. Months later, he returned to the top step on the road…

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SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JUNE 27: Alexander Dunne of Ireland driving the (89) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track during FP1 ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 27, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria.
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Exclusive: “It’s a cool feeling” — Alex Dunne reflects on McLaren F1 praise after stunning FP1 debut

In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Irish driver Alex Dunne opened up about a landmark weekend at the 2025 Austrian GP, where he made his Formula 1 FP1 debut with McLaren. Filling in for Lando Norris as part of the FIA’s rookie driver mandate, Dunne drove the MCL39 and impressed from the moment he…

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the 2025 F2 grid at Hungary in Round 10 of the F2 Championship battle
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The battle for the 2025 F2 Championship: Drivers defining the season

The 2025 FIA F2 Championship is rapidly approaching its climax, with a fiercely competitive field of drivers vying for one of motorsport’s most coveted stepping stones to F1. This season has seen a thrilling mix of emerging talent and established contenders, each bringing their own strengths, challenges, and moments of brilliance to the grid. From…

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