Audi Driver Development Programme

Germany Audi Driver Development Programme
Founded2026; 0 years ago (2026)
Former namesSauber Academy
BaseHinwil, Zürich, Switzerland
Team principal(s)Allan McNish
Current driversFormula 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.

Current drivers

Driver Years Current series Titles as Audi Driver Development Programme driver
United Kingdom Freddie Slater 2026– Formula Regional Oceania Trophy
FIA Formula 3		 none
Austria Emma Felbermayr 2026– F1 Academy none

References

  1. ↑ "Audi announce Driver Development Programme with Allan McNish as Director". F1. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  2. ↑ "Audi sign Freddie Slater to Driver Development Programme". Formula 1. 26 January 2026. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
  3. ↑ "Emma Felbermayr continues with Rodin Motorsport to complete 2026 F1 Academy lineup". Rodin Motorsport. 5 February 2026. Retrieved 5 February 2026.