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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Andrea Stella, McLaren's team principal, during the media session at the 2025 F1 Hungarian GP
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Stella: Recent McLaren updates have extended gap to competitors in 2025 F1 season

Following McLaren’s latest battle during the F1 Hungarian GP, Andrea Stella remains confident that the team will keep up the momentum for the second half of the 2025 season. The team principal spoke about the primary concerns following the events in Hungary — other teams catching up to them. Moreover, Stella was pleased with the…

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Andrea Stella has talked about the relationship between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as F1 championship battle intensifies
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Andrea Stella discusses evolved relationship between Norris and Piastri as F1 title battle intensifies

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has shared his thoughts on the relationship between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the pressure to deliver, and the expectations for the remainder of the 2025 F1 season as the championship battle rages on with ten rounds to go. Owing to his thrilling victory at the Hungarian GP, Norris has…

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Alex Dunne remains focused on winning the F2 title, calling it his best chance of reaching F1 as he reflects on Belgian GP Qualifying and more.
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Dunne: Winning 2025 F2 championship the key to potential F1 seat in 2026

After a composed and competitive showing in F2 Qualifying at the 2025 Belgian GP, Alex Dunne faced questions about his future—particularly in relation to a F1 seat. With no visible path into McLaren’s F1 setup, where he is a junior driver, speculation continues to grow around whether the 19-year-old could secure a place on the…

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Andrea Stella has discussed different strategy calls for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after their 1-2 finish at the F1 Hungarian GP
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Andrea Stella discusses different strategy calls for Norris and Piastri after 1-2 finish at F1 Hungarian GP

Team principal Andrea Stella has shared his insights into the strategy choices and the execution that led to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri bringing home McLaren’s seventh 1-2 finish of the season at the F1 Hungarian GP on Sunday. They have now also won their 200th Grand Prix, making them only the second team after…

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Ferrari Team Principal, extended ahead of the Hungarian GP, Fred Vasseur
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Fred Vasseur confronts Ferrari’s sudden pace collapse at the F1 Hungarian GP

Ferrari’s F1 Hungarian GP weekend began like a fairytale, with Charles Leclerc claiming a stunning pole position and dominating early in the race. However, what seemed like a red resurgence quickly turned into a disaster. Team principal Fred Vasseur has now addressed the sudden pace drop that cost Ferrari their best chance at victory in…

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Lando Norris is victorious at the 2025 F1 Hungarian GP
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Lando Norris reflects on one-stop strategy and victory at the 2025 F1 Hungarian GP

Lando Norris was victorious at the F1 Hungarian GP. After a difficult start, he was able to execute a one-stop strategy to take the win ahead of teammate and championship rival Oscar Piastri. Norris’s win today earned McLaren its 200th Formula 1 victory. The Brit remains 2nd in the championship, but he now sits only…

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Oscar Piastri at Hungarian GP
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Piastri feeling “mixed” emotions after losing out on F1 Hungarian GP win

Returning to the track where he took his maiden Formula 1 win last year, Oscar Piastri was only able to finish the 2025 F1 Hungarian GP in second place. The Australian driver qualified in second behind Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari. In the end, Piastri lost the race to his McLaren teammate.  After the Hungarian GP, Piastri spoke…

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Lando Norris wins the race at the F1 Hungarian GP for McLaren F1
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F1 | Race | Hungarian GP | Norris secures McLaren’s 200th Grand Prix victory ahead of Piastri

A shock pole for Charles Leclerc on Saturday, but what would the 40th edition of the Hungarian GP bring during the race? All the action is laid out for you in the full report and results below. Verstappen charging forward, a little With a significantly cooler day than earlier in the weekend, it was Lando…

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - AUGUST 02: Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on August 02, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary.
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Wind shift, driver caution the key factors in McLaren Qualifying disappointment at 2025 F1 Hungarian GP, says Stella

McLaren entered the 2025 F1 Hungarian GP weekend with high hopes after a string of strong performances in recent rounds. In Budapest, the team looked competitive throughout all three Free Practice sessions and into Q2, raising expectations for another potential front-row challenge. However, Q3 brought a noticeable dip in form, with both Lando Norris and…

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