The teenager will compete for British based New Zealand team Rodin Motorsport.
Offaly's Alex Dunne is preparing to make his Formula 2 debut in Melbourne this weekend.
He achieved two podium finishes in his time in formula 3 and will become the first Irish driver to compete in the FIA Formula 2 championship.
The 19 year old says the switch means he's closer to achieving his main goal of competing in Formula 1.
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