Alex Dunne keeps F1 dream alive as 2028 opportunities emerge

Alex Dunne says he will keep his Formula 1 dream “alive as long as possible,” with at least three midfield teams understood to be interested in a 2028 race seat after his strong second half to the 2026 Formula 2 season.

Why it matters:

Dunne missed out on the 2027 grid as rivals Rafael Camara and Nikola Tsolov moved ahead, but his F2 form has secured the Super Licence points needed for F1.

The details:

• Dunne has 189 points, 11 behind Tsolov and 18 behind Camara with Qatar and Abu Dhabi still scheduled.
• Camara is already bound for Haas in 2027; Tsolov is expected at Racing Bulls, depending on Liam Lawson’s future.
• After leaving McLaren’s programme and seeing a Red Bull deal overruled, Dunne joined Alpine—where Gabriele Mini got the F1 running.
• He is set to leave Alpine. Cadillac talks did not advance, with the team favouring American options Colton Herta and Ugo Ugochukwu.
• At least three midfield teams have offered 2028 opportunities, likely pairing 2027 testing with a US race programme—possibly IndyCar after an impressive Dale Coyne test.

What's next:

Dunne will not remain in F2 in 2027, title or not. A US racing route is likely while he stays close to F1, with 2028 the target. “My plan is to not give up on the dream,” he said, “and we’ll try and keep it alive for as long as we can.”