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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F1 Academy drivers in the 2025 Championship
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The title in numbers: How Doriane Pin controls the 2025 F1 Academy Championship fight

The first four rounds of the 2025 F1 Academy season have revealed a championship defined not by anecdotes or dramatic storylines but by pure statistical reality. Doriane Pin of Prema Racing with the supprt of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, commands the standings with 109 points, establishing a clear benchmark of competitive strength. Her strong form…

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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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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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Ugochukwu ahead of the Belgian GP
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“Adaptability is going to be the main thing”: Ugochukwu on the challenges of rainy weather at the 2025 F3 Belgian GP

Ugo Ugochukwu of PREMA Racing is aiming for his first win in FIA Formula 3 as he heads into the Belgian GP. After a strong run of form, including two top-five finishes and a season-best P4 at Spielberg, the McLaren Development Driver is confident in his recent progress. Aiming for a good result at Spa-Francorchamps….

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Ella Lloyd Formula E Berlin Rookie Test
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The Formula E Berlin Rookie Test improved Ella Lloyd’s knowledge for the F1 Academy season

Following Rounds 13 and 14 of the Formula E season in Berlin, teams took to a day of testing on Monday July 14. As seen previously, the Rookie Tests are a well valued session by many younger drivers. Part of this line up including F1 Academy’s very own, Ella Lloyd. Lloyd spoke to a representative…

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Ella Lloyd of the McLaren Driver Development Programme participated in the Formula E Rookie Test in Berlin with NEOM McLaren
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“Quite a big jump” — Ella Lloyd reflects on adapting to GEN3 Evo in Formula E Berlin Rookie Test

Ella Lloyd took another important step in her motorsport development by returning to Formula E testing action with the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team during the 2025 Berlin Rookie Test at Tempelhof Airport. The Welsh racing driver, who currently competes in both the F1 Academy and the F4 British Championship for Rodin Motorsport, is a…

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