Audi junior Freddie Slater is set to step up to the Formula 2 category in 2027, joining Invicta Racing for the upcoming season. This move follows his strong performance in the 2026 Formula 3 championship, where he finished as the runner-up.
Slater, a member of the Audi Driver Development Programme, secured one Feature Race win, three pole positions, and eight podium finishes during his rookie Formula 3 season. He narrowly missed out on the title by 14 points to Ugo Ugochukwu. His promotion to Formula 2 marks the next stage in his racing career.
Invicta Racing, the team Slater will race for, has established itself as a dominant force in Formula 2, having won both the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championships in 2024 and 2025. Joining such a successful outfit offers Slater a platform to continue his development in a highly competitive environment.
Allan McNish, Director of the Audi Driver Development Programme, commented that moving to Formula 2 is a natural progression for Slater’s career. The step up is seen as an important part of his growth as a driver within the Audi framework.
Freddie Slater expressed his enthusiasm about joining Invicta Racing and continuing to benefit from Audi’s support as he advances. The partnership with a championship-winning team is expected to provide valuable experience and opportunities in the highly competitive Formula 2 field.
Slater’s transition to Formula 2 in 2027 will be closely followed by those interested in the development of young talents within the motorsport ladder. His performance in Formula 3 demonstrated his potential, and the move to Invicta Racing offers a promising environment to build on that foundation.
This announcement highlights the ongoing collaboration between Audi and Invicta Racing, reflecting their shared commitment to nurturing emerging drivers. Slater’s progress will be an interesting storyline as the 2027 Formula 2 season approaches.