Audi Driver Development Programme
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F1 young driver academy by Audi
| Founded | 2026; 0 years ago (2026) |
|---|---|
| Former names | Sauber Academy |
| Base | Hinwil, Zürich, Switzerland |
| Team principal(s) | Allan McNish |
| Current drivers | Formula 3 United Kingdom Freddie Slater F1 Academy Austria Emma Felbermayr |
The Audi Driver Development Programme is a driver development programme by Audi F1 Team to support drivers through the feeder series ladder to promote them to their Formula One team. The programme was launched in 2026 with Allan McNish leading the programme, and succeeded the Sauber Academy.[1]
Current drivers
[edit ]| Driver | Years | Current series | Titles as Audi Driver Development Programme driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom Freddie Slater [2] | 2026– | Formula Regional Oceania Trophy FIA Formula 3 |
none |
| Austria Emma Felbermayr [3] | 2026– | F1 Academy | none |
References
[edit ]- ^ "Audi announce Driver Development Programme with Allan McNish as Director". F1 . 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- ^ "Audi sign Freddie Slater to Driver Development Programme". Formula 1 . 26 January 2026. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ "Emma Felbermayr continues with Rodin Motorsport to complete 2026 F1 Academy lineup". Rodin Motorsport . 5 February 2026. Retrieved 5 February 2026.