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Dunne explains McLaren exit amid Red Bull intrigue

Jan.12 Alex Dunne has played down speculation surrounding his shock decision to leave McLaren's driver development program last year, insisting the move was a calculated step toward his ultimate goal of reaching Formula 1. The Irishman's mid-season exit in October raised eyebrows across the paddock, coming after a breakout rookie Formula 2 campaign with Rodin Motorsport and two Formula 1 practice appearances for McLaren – including a standout FP1 debut in Austria. Speaking to Irish outlet Balls.ie, Dunne made clear that the call was his own, despite external assumptions about politics or stalled talks elsewhere. 'For me, there's a goal and a plan in place and that's to be a Formula...
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