BWT Alpine Formula One Team is pleased to confirm Alex Dunne has signed with the Alpine Academy as the Irishman embarks on a second season in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Rodin Motorsport.

The 20-year-old from Clonbullogue, Republic of Ireland, becomes a fully-fledged member of the Alpine Academy, the team’s young driver programme, which aims to progress driving talent into the realms of professional motorsport. Dunne will sport an Alpine livery on his Rodin Motorsport machine as the FIA Formula 2 season begins with the season opener in Australia on the Formula One undercard in March.

Dunne began his career karting in his native Ireland, before entering the European and World stage, winning the 2019 WSK Champions Cup in the OK-J category. Stepping up to single seaters, Dunne won the 2022 F4 British Championship after winning 11 races and finished second in the Italian F4 Championship the same year. The following season, he finished runner-up in the 2023 GB3 Championship, before a debut campaign in FIA Formula 3 in 2024. In 2025, Dunne progressed to FIA Formula 2, catching the eye with two wins, two pole positions and eight podiums overall on his way to fifth place in the Championship. During the season, he sampled Formula One machinery for the first time, after taking part in two Free Practice 1 sessions with current world champions, McLaren.

Alex Dunne:
“I am really happy to be joining the Alpine Academy and making this next step in my racing career. I am very grateful for the trust the team has in me to represent the team and the brand on the global stage in FIA Formula 2, which has proven to be the perfect place to progress young drivers into professional racing roles. Naturally, after a competitive season in 2025, the goal this year is to fight for the Drivers’ Championship. Last year was a great experience on many fronts. Lots learned, lots gained, some challenges along the way, but everything has made me a better driver, a better person, and I aim to give my all for Alpine and doing my best as an Alpine Academy driver. It would be great to reward the team for their faith with wins and podiums and I am excited to work together with everyone in this next chapter of my career.”

Flavio Briatore:
“We are pleased to welcome Alex to Alpine as a member of our Academy. His performances in FIA Formula 2 and also his Free Practice sessions in Formula One last year were impressive and he is clearly a very talented young driver with pure, natural speed. We have a talented pool of drivers in Formula 2 with Gabriele Mini and Kush Maini. We look forward to watching the three of them compete in FIA Formula 2 in 2026 where the goal is very clear: to win the Drivers’ Championship.”

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After concluding his rookie year in the Formula 2 championship, achieving multiple podiums and two feature race wins, Alex will remain with Rodin Motorsport to complete the team’s 2026 lineup.

Recently completing an impressive season, Alex finished P5 in the overall standings, securing two pole positions, eight podiums, and two race wins. Throughout the year, Alex demonstrated his ability to adapt quickly to the challenges of the competitive Formula 2 environment, developing a reputation as a spirited and determined competitor. His ability to deliver under pressure and maintain a high level of performance across different circuits highlighted his growth as a driver and underscored his potential for future success.

Both Alex and the Rodin Motorsport team are optimistic that the experience gained in 2025 will serve as a solid foundation, allowing them to build upon their achievements and continue the momentum into his second year with the team.

Continuing with the team, Alex said,

“I’m really happy to be staying with Rodin for the 2026 season; I’ve built a great relationship with the whole team and the way we work together is really positive. I’m confident that we will be fighting for the title next year.”

Rodin Motorsport’s Sporting Director Benn Huntingford,

“We’re really pleased to have Alex back with the team for a second year. He’s made strong progress throughout this season and we’ve seen real maturity in how he approaches his work both on and off the track. With the experience he’s gained and the continuity we now have, I’m confident he can take another big step forward. It’s great to continue this journey together.”

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Alex’s title hopes suffered a huge blow in Baku, despite another sprint race podium, as championship leader Leonardo Fornaroli rammed him from behind in the Feature Race. 

You can read the official FIA F2 Sprint Race report HERE, with the Feature race available HERE. You can also watch highlights of both races on the FIA F2 YouTube channel, SPRINT RACE & FEATURE RACE.

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