British driver Freddie Slater is set to make his Formula 1 practice debut, driving Audi’s car in Free Practice 1. Multiple outlets report the sessions will take place at the Mexico City and São Paulo Grands Prix.
The coverage also situates the move within Audi’s wider preparations for the next era of F1. Autosport and Motorsport.com add background that Audi took over the Sauber team ahead of the 2026 season and has launched a driver academy, with Slater described as central to the programme. Other reports focus more directly on the fact of the FP1 appearances and Slater’s first run in an F1 car.
Across sources, there is consistent agreement on the identity of the driver, Audi’s role, and the two specific events. Differences mainly lie in how much context each outlet provides about Audi’s team takeover and driver development pathway.
