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Freddie Slater joins Invicta Racing for F2 2027 season

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:49 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Freddie Slater joins Invicta Racing for F2 2027 season

Summary

Freddie Slater, a key figure in Audi's Driver Development Programme and Formula 3 runner-up, will compete in Formula 2 for the 2027 season with Invicta Racing. After a successful rookie year with significant achievements, including a Feature Race win and eight podium finishes, Slater transitions to F2, supported by Audi. Invicta Racing has a strong reputation, holding consecutive Drivers' and Teams' Championships in 2024 and 2025. Slater expressed excitement about stepping up to this new challenge, reflecting on his growth during the past season.

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Market Watch

•Slater finished as the runner-up in Formula 3, narrowly missing the title.
•He signed as the first member of the Audi Driver Development Programme.
•Invicta Racing won back-to-back championships in 2024 and 2025.
•Slater's F3 season included one Feature Race win and three pole positions.
•The 18-year-old looks forward to the new challenge in Formula 2.

Latest Updates

9:49 AMAutosport — Slater to graduate from F3 to F2 for 2027
9:47 AMMotorsport.com — F3 runner-up Freddie Slater signs F2 deal for 2027 season
9:47 AMYahoo Sports — F3 runner-up Freddie Slater signs F2 deal for 2027 season

What they're saying

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Formula 3 runner-up and Audi Formula 1 junior Freddie Slater will step up to Formula 2 with Invicta Racing in 2027. The 2024 Italian F4 and 2025 Formula Regional European champion was signed by Audi to spearhead its new Driver Development Programme in 2026, while he moved to F3 with Trident. Four consecutive feature-race podiums meant Slater snatched the lead of the championship away from ...Keep reading
— Autosport

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Formula 3 runner-up and Audi Formula 1 junior Freddie Slater will step up to Formula 2 with Invicta Racing in 2027. The 2024 Italian F4 and 2025 Formula Regional European champion was signed by Audi to spearhead its new Driver Development Programme in 2026, while he moved to F3 with Trident. Four consecutive feature-race podiums meant Slater snatched the lead of the championship away from ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com