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McLaren and Audi in driver signing squabble over title winning sensation
McLaren and Audi’s F1 driver academies are both potential destinations for British racing star Freddie Slater, who has garnered attention for his impressive accomplishments in karting and lower formula racing.
Freddie Slater, son of Baylis & Harding’s owner Adrian Slater, has a track record of success, including victories in the Ginetta Junior Championship, Italian F4, and Formula Regional European Championship.
Slater’s standout performance in the 2024 Italian F4 season, where he won 15 races and set a new record for most race wins, has drawn admiration and speculation about his future in F1.
Despite his current status as a free agent in terms of F1 affiliations, Slater’s talent and achievements have put him on the radars of McLaren and Audi, with the latter showing a particular interest in potentially signing him in the coming years.
Slater’s impressive debut in F3 last year, including a podium finish, has only added to the anticipation surrounding his future in motorsport and the possibility of him being groomed by a top F1 academy like Audi.
