Freddie Slater, who finished second in last season’s Formula 3, has announced that he will compete in Formula 2 with Invicta Racing starting in 2027. The Englishman, who has been part of Audi’s driver development program, has shown promising performance in his previous competitions.
After a notable season with the Trident team, where he achieved four consecutive race podiums, Slater led the championship for a time but was ultimately surpassed by the Campos competitor. This experience has made him the best rookie of the season, with a total of eight podiums and one victory in Hungary, thereby consolidating his strong position in the championship.
Slater has expressed his excitement for this new challenge. ‘I am very enthusiastic about making the jump to Formula 2 with Invicta Racing next year. I have learned a lot in Formula 3 and I believe I have grown both as a driver and as a person,’ he stated. ‘Invicta has a great track record in this category, and I can’t wait to start preparing for our joint campaign.’
The transition of drivers from Trident to Invicta has been successful in recent years, with several champions having taken this path. With names like Gabriel Bortoleto and Rafael Camara shining in Formula 2, the competition is intense and Slater will look to follow in their footsteps.
The director of Audi’s driver development program, Allan McNish, has highlighted the growth that Slater has experienced and his ability to compete at a high level, reaffirming that his new stage with Invicta Racing is the next natural step in his career.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
