Overview
- Audi confirmed Slater as the inaugural member of its newly launched Driver Development Programme for drivers and engineers.
- The Briton will compete in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season with Trident, receiving mentoring, tools and full support from the programme.
- Slater’s résumé includes the 2024 Formula 4 titles in Italy and the UAE and the 2025 Formula Regional European championship after earlier European and world karting crowns.
- McNish praised Slater’s potential and work ethic, calling him an ideal first candidate for the effort.
- Slater described the selection as an honor and said he is focused on maximizing the F3 step toward his goal of reaching Formula 1.