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Audi announce ‘remarkable’ driver signing
The Audi F1 team has announced the signing of British prospect Freddie Slater to their driver academy. Slater, a 17-year-old talent, will race full-time in F3 with Trident Racing in 2026. The team, debuting in 2026 after taking over Sauber, has kept key personnel such as boss Jonathan Wheatley and drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto. Allan McNish leads the team’s driver development program, with Slater being the first signee. Slater, who won the Italian F4 and Formula Regional European Championships, expressed gratitude for the opportunity and aims to reach Formula 1 with Audi’s support. McNish praised Slater’s potential and work ethic, foreseeing a bright future for the young driver in the sport.
