Freddie Slater, who recently finished as the runner-up in Formula 3, will make the jump to Formula 2 with the Invicta Racing team for the 2027 season. Slater is one of the most promising young drivers supported by Audi, which seeks to enhance his skills in this new category.
After dominating the 2024 season in Italian F4 and winning the European Regional Formula championship in 2025, Slater was selected by Audi to lead its driver development program. In his season in Formula 3, he achieved four consecutive podiums in the main races, which led him to briefly lead the championship during the summer break, before finishing the season in second place behind Ugo Ugochukwu.
Despite the disappointment, Slater was crowned the best rookie, with eight podiums and a victory in Hungary, surpassing competitors such as Tuukka Taponen and Taito Kato. ‘I am very excited to make the jump to Formula 2 with Invicta Racing next year,’ Slater said. ‘I have learned a lot in Formula 3 and have grown as a driver and as a person. Invicta has a great track record in Formula 2, and I can’t wait to start preparing our campaign.’
Invicta Racing has demonstrated a recent history of success, with drivers who have won consecutive titles after passing through Trident. With examples like Gabriel Bortoleto and Rafael Camara, Slater aspires to follow in their footsteps and increase his chances of success in this new phase of his career.
Allan McNish, director of Audi’s driver development program, commented on the decision: ‘The jump to Formula 2 is the next natural step for Freddie and an important stage in his development as a driver. We are very proud of what he has accomplished this season and are excited about his new challenge with Invicta Racing.’
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
