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Slater to Graduate From F3 to F2 for 2027
The Audi junior earned eight podiums and one win in Formula 3 before joining Invicta Racing for his rookie Formula 2 campaign.
- Audi Driver Development Programme junior Freddie Slater will compete for Invicta Racing in the 2027 Formula 2 season, making the jump to the British-based outfit following his runner-up finish in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship.
- Describing the move as a 'natural next step,' Audi Driver Development Programme director Allan McNish praised Slater's strong F3 season, where the driver secured eight podiums and one victory throughout the year.
- Team principal James Robinson welcomed the new driver, stating, 'We're very excited to help him take that next step in F2,' and highlighted Slater's 'pace and consistency' shown through his victory and three pole positions.
- Slater follows the path of previous drivers as he leaves Trident to join the Norfolk-based outfit, which has a history of success with F3 graduates including champions Gabriel Bortoleto and Leonardo Fornaroli.
- Before his F3 campaign, the driver captured titles in the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship and 2024 Italian and UAE Formula 4, demonstrating the speed and racecraft earning him significant recognition.
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Freddy Slater, a member of Audi's driver development program, has been confirmed to move up to FIA Formula 2 in 2027. He will compete with Invicta Racing and continue his career with the goal of stepping up to Formula 1. The 18-year-old British driver competed in FIA Formula 3 in 2026 with Trident. Despite being a rookie, he competed for the title until the final race and finished the season in second place behind Hugo Hugochukwu.
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