Alex Dunne joined the McLaren Driver Development programme in May 2024.

Starting his racing career at eight years old, the Irish-born racer quickly progressed through the categories before securing his first European karting title in the 2019 WSK Champions Cup OKJ Category.

In 2021, Alex made his single-seater debut competing in the 2021 Spanish F4 Championship. It was a memorable start for the Irishman as he secured pole position on debut before finishing third in his first start for Pinnacle Motorsport.

Alex continued to show his promising talent as he picked up a combined 16 race wins across the British, UAE and Italian Formula 4 Championships while racing for Hitech Grand Prix and US Racing. His impressive form saw Alex crowned the 2022 British F4 Champion as well as the Italian F4 Championship vice-champion.

The 2023 campaign saw Alex crowned vice-champion in the GB3 Championship with five victories and eight podiums to his name. This led to a drive with Hitech Pulse-Eight in the Macau Grand Prix where he qualified sixth on his street circuit debut before finishing second in the qualifying race.

Alex currently competes in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with MP Motorsport and will continue his development with the support of the McLaren Driver Development programme.