Alex Buncombe

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English Full Name: Alex Buncombe
Nationality: United Kingdom
FIA Driver Categorisation: Gold
Age: 44
Date of Birth: 1981-08-28
Recent Team: Team RJN

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Racing Driver Alex Buncombe Performance Summary

Total Races

4

Total Series: 1

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Champions: 0

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Podiums: 0

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Finishes: 3

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Racing Driver Alex Buncombe Overview

Alex Buncombe, born on August 28, 1981, in Taunton, England, is a highly accomplished British racing driver with a career spanning various racing disciplines. Known for his versatility and consistency, Buncombe has made a significant impact in the world of GT racing. He is the brother of Chris Buncombe, also a racing driver.

Buncombe's career gained momentum in the GT4 European Series with RJN Motorsport from 2007 to 2011, where he consistently performed, securing multiple pole positions and wins. His association with RJN Motorsport and Nissan became a defining part of his career. He became a key figure in Nissan's GT Academy program, mentoring graduates like Lucas Ordonez and Jann Mardenborough, helping them transition from virtual racing to professional motorsport.

His achievements include winning the 2015 Blancpain Endurance Series Pro Cup Drivers Championship. Buncombe has participated in prestigious endurance races such as the Nürburgring 24 Hours, Bathurst 12 Hours, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, making his debut at Le Mans in 2015 with the Nissan GT-R LM in LMP1. After more than a decade as a Nissan factory driver, Buncombe departed from the marque in 2019 as Nissan scaled back their racing programs outside Japan. In 2024, he was competing in the Fanatec GT Endurance Cup, driving a McLaren 720S GT3 EVO with teammates Chris Buncombe, Josh Caygill, and Jann Mardenborough.

Race Results for Racing Driver Alex Buncombe

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Year	Racing Series	Racing Circuit	Round	Class	Ranking	Racing Team	Car No. - Race Car Model
2025	GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup	Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya	R05	Gold Cup	4	Team RJN	#23 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO
2025	GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup	Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps	R03	Gold Cup	NC	Team RJN	#23 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO
2025	GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup	Autodromo Nazionale Monza	R02	Gold Cup	7	Team RJN	#23 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO
2025	GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup	Paul Ricard Circuit	R01	Gold Cup	4	Team RJN	#23 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO