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British teenager Freddie Slater to make F1 practice debut for Audi in Mexico and Brazil
October 22, 2026 at 06:58 PM
British teenager Freddie Slater will make his Formula 1 practice debut for Audi at the Mexico City and Sao Paulo Grands Prix over the coming weeks.
- Slater will drive for Audi in first practice in Mexico City on 30 October and at Sao Paulo a week later.
- Audi racing director Allan McNish said it is the right time for the 18-year-old to step up before his move to Formula 2 next season.
- Slater finished runner-up in this year's Formula 3 championship and has been promoted to Formula 2 for 2027 with Invicta.
- Slater said the practice outings fulfill a childhood dream and offer a chance to gain further on-track experience.