Dunne mentioned on social media that he was “very excited for what’s to return”, with an ‘eye’ emoji.

“From as we speak I’ve mutually determined to half methods with the McLaren driver growth programme,” he mentioned.

“I might wish to thank each particular person at McLaren that has helped me develop and enhance as a driver, to have my first alternative to drive an F1 automobile adopted by two FP1 periods is one thing I will all the time maintain very near my coronary heart, I want all of them the most effective for the long run. Thanks papaya household.”

By driving on the Austrian Grand Prix, Dunne turned the primary Irish driver to take part in a F1 weekend in 22 years.

Dunne, who joined the workforce as growth driver in Might 2024, additionally took half in first apply on the Italian Grand Prix in September.

McLaren mentioned in an announcement: “It has been a pleasure to work with Alex during the last yr and to contribute to his development as a driver.

“We want Alex all the most effective for his profession going ahead.”

Dunne has received two function races in his rookie F2 marketing campaign, in Bahrain and Imola, however has dropped out of title competition after quite a lot of technical infringements and collisions.

The ultimate two rounds of the F2 season happen on the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix on the final weekend in November and first in December.