- Freddie Slater signed to drive for Invicta Racing in the 2027 FIA Formula 2 championship.
- The move was announced by Formula1.com and confirmed by Audi’s driver development leadership.
- Invicta Racing has won consecutive F2 Drivers’ and Teams’ titles in 2024 and 2025.
- Slater is the first signee to Audi’s Driver Development Programme and finished P2 in FIA F3 in 2026.
- Continued manufacturer backing increases the likelihood he remains on Audi’s pathway toward higher single‑seater categories.
- Placement with a successful F2 team gives Slater a competitive environment to develop in 2027.
- Allan McNish (Audi Driver Development Programme): called the move the "natural next step" and praised Slater’s rookie F3 campaign.
- Freddie Slater: said he is "really excited" and grateful for Audi’s support as he prepares for F2.
- Invicta CEO James Robinson: welcomed Slater and cited his F3 results as justification for the promotion.
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