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British teenager Slater to make F1 practice debut with Audi

By CNA · Published by Everything Blog

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British teenager Freddie Slater will make his Formula One practice debut with Audi in Mexico next week, marking a significant step in his F1 development.

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Slater is one of Britain's emerging talents in junior series.: Slater is one of Britain's emerging talents in junior series.
He was Formula Three runner-up in his rookie season this year.: He was Formula Three runner-up in his rookie season this year.
These appearances in Mexico and Brazil will give him valuable experience of a Formula One…: These appearances in Mexico and Brazil will give him valuable experience of a Formula One race weekend and another chance to continue his development before stepping up to Formula Two.

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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct 22 : British teenager Freddie Slater will make his Formula One practice debut with Audi in Mexico next week, the team said on Thursday.

• The 18-year-old, first recruit to Audi's F1 driver development programme and one of Britain's emerging talents in junior series, will also take part in first Friday practice in Brazil the week after.

• Slater was Formula Three runner-up in his rookie season this year and is moving up to Formula Two, the last rung before Formula One, next year.

• "It is the right time for Freddie to step up," said Audi racing director Allan McNish. "These appearances in Mexico and Brazil will give him valuable experience of a Formula One race weekend and another chance to continue his development before he steps up to Formula Two".

• Slater missed out on the F3 title to McLaren junior driver Ugo Ugochukwu last month after going into the final round in Spain 15 points clear of his U.S. rival.

Original source: www.channelnewsasia.com

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