The Audi prospect making waves in single-seater racing

Freddie Slater, the inaugural member of Audi's Driver Development Programme, is set to make his Formula 3 debut with TRIDENT Motorsport, aiming for a rapid ascent to Formula 1. The 17-year-old British driver, fresh off winning the Italian, UAE F4, and Formula Regional European Championships, emphasizes the strategic timing of joining Audi to foster his development into an F1 talent. Slater values the long-term support from Audi and the mentorship of Allan McNish. He also shares a friendship with current World Champion Lando Norris, though their interactions focus more on shared leisure activities and camaraderie than on direct racing advice, underscoring a grounded approach to his burgeoning career.