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British wonderkid set for F1 debut

Audi have confirmed that junior star Freddie Slater will make his F1 weekend debut at the Mexican Grand Prix later this month.

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 12:14 PM
British wonderkid set for F1 debut
Key Things to Know
  • Audi junior driver Freddie Slater will make his F1 practice debut at the Mexican Grand Prix.
  • The 18-year-old British racer will also participate in opening practice at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
  • Slater finished as runner-up in F3 in 2026 and has signed to race in F2 with Invicta Racing in 2027.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Audi has confirmed that British junior driver Freddie Slater will make his Formula 1 practice debut at the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix. The 18-year-old racer will participate in the opening Free Practice session in Mexico City and is also scheduled to run in FP1 at the Brazilian Grand Prix in November.

Slater, who finished as runner-up in Formula 3 in 2026, became the inaugural member of the Audi driver development programme earlier in the year. He has already secured a Formula 2 drive with Invicta Racing for the 2027 season, with Audi racing director Allan McNish praising his progress ahead of his two scheduled Grand Prix weekend outings.

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