McLaren rapidly made an influence with younger driver Alex Dunn after failing to achieve an settlement on future alternatives for the Irishman.
Dan was notably impressed as a member of McLaren’s Formulaen driver growth program, particularly when he made his FP1 debut with the Austrian group earlier this yr. F2 rookie Dan received two of his first 4 characteristic races, however his type was soaked, and now Championship chief Leonardo Fornaroli is a 58-point drift, 58-point drift.
The racers perceive that McLaren tried to conform to phrases to proceed Dan, however what was provided was not thought of acceptable, and the choice was made to terminate the 19-year-old’s contract early, amid potential curiosity from Crimson Bull.
“It was a pleasure to work with Alex final yr to contribute to my success and development as a driver via the McLaren Driver Growth Program,” McLaren’s assertion learn. “Alex might be launched immediately. Alex is ideal for his upcoming profession.”
McLaren presently has each Oscar Piastri and Rand Norris below long-term contracts, and the group is prone to shut out their second consecutive Constructors Championship this weekend in Singapore.
Dan is believed to have attracted curiosity from Crimson Bull, and the Laurent Mekies group is engaged on the lineup alongside Max Verstappen, searching for to determine choices within the driver market earlier than pairing with the 2026 Racing Bulls.
