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Driver Development Programme

Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy

Developing the next generation of drivers while building a lasting legacy.

Four drivers. Countless miles.

The Audi Revolut F1® Team Driver Development Programme is designed to develop the next generation of talent, guiding drivers from early promise to the highest level of motorsport.

Allan McNish cheering and hugging driver Emma Felbermayr at the Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy car on the racetrack Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai

Allan McNish

Director of the Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy DDP

Quote

"It is hard to be number one, and it is even harder to stay there because everyone is trying to knock you off the top."

First Appearance in a Formula 1® Race

At the age of 19, he made his first appearance in a Formula 1® car with McLaren. Over the following years, he raced for Toyota and served as a test and reserve driver for Benetton, McLaren, and Renault.

The Legend

Allan is one of sportscar racing’s most accomplished drivers, with three victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship among his key achievements. After his racing career, he remained closely involved in Formula 1® through media roles and as an FIA Steward, before moving into senior leadership positions within Audi Motorsport and Formula E.

Closeup of director Allan McNish cheering and hugging driver Emma Felbermayr at the Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy car on the racetrack Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai

The Key Role at the Academy

He now leads Audi’s Driver Development Programme, playing a key role in shaping the next generation of talent as the team prepares for its entry into Formula 1®.

The Legend Allan McNish: “A Race of a Thousand Years”

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Emma Felbermayr

Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy driver

  • Date of birth:

    27th January 2007

  • Nationality:

    Austrian

  • Place of birth:

    Wels, Austria

  • Car number:

    5

Emma began her motorsport journey in karting at a young age, quickly establishing herself in both national and international competitions. Progressing through the ranks, she gained experience in top-level karting categories before making the transition to single-seater racing.

Now competing in the F1 Academy with the Audi Revolut F1® Team, Emma continues to develop her racecraft and performance on the international stage, building a strong foundation for her future in the sport.

Emma Felbermayr hugging a team member while wearing her racing helmet after a session at the Chinese Grand Prix.

2026: P1 | Chinese Grand Prix | F1® Academy | Shanghai

Emma Felbermayr representing the Audi Revolut F1® Team in F1 Academy

2026: Audi Revolut F1® Team | F1 Academy



Emma Felbermayr sitting on the back wheel of the Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy car number 5 on the race track

2025: Sauber F1 Team | F1 Academy



Emma Felbermayr representing the Audi Revolut F1® Team in F1 Academy

2015–2024: National and international karting championships

Driver Emma Felbermayr walking next to the Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy car on the racetrack Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai
Shanghai 2026 - Emma, shortly after realizing she finished P1:

“The best I’ve ever had!”



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Emma Felbermayr stands on the top step of the podium holding her trophy after winning F1 Academy Race 2 in Shanghai.
Emma Felbermayr kneels beside a purple F1 Academy number one board after Race 2 in Shanghai.
Emma Felbermayr stands on her F1 Academy car celebrating on track after Race 2 in Shanghai.
Emma Felbermayr leads an F1 Academy car on track in Shanghai with the city skyline visible in the background during Race 2.
Audi Revolut F1® Team members celebrate in the garage with Carrie Schreiner while watching Emma Felbermayr’s F1 Academy race in Shanghai.
Jonathan Wheatley leans into Emma Felbermayr’s F1 Academy car to speak with her on the starting grid before Race 2 in Shanghai.
Close up of Emma Felbermayr’s helmet reflected in the side mirror of her F1 Academy car on the Shanghai grid.
Emma Felbermayr sits in her F1 Academy car on the Shanghai starting grid while a team member kneels beside the cockpit before the race.
Audi Revolut F1® Team members, including Jonathan Wheatley and Gabriel Bortoleto, applaud trackside during Emma Felbermayr’s podium moment in Shanghai.
Jonathan Wheatley and Gabriel Bortoleto applaud from the grandstand during Emma Felbermayr’s podium ceremony in Shanghai.
Jonathan Wheatley leans into Emma Felbermayr’s F1 Academy car to speak with her on the starting grid before Race 2 in Shanghai.
Jonathan Wheatley and Gabriel Bortoleto applaud from the grandstand during Emma Felbermayr’s podium ceremony in Shanghai.
Emma Felbermayr hugging a team principal Jonathan Wheatley while wearing her racing helmet after a session at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Emma Felbermayr hugging a team member while wearing her racing helmet after a session at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Emma Felbermayr standing beside the Audi Revolut F1® Team car in the pit lane near the grid position marker during the Chinese Grand Prix.
Close-up of Emma Felbermayr wearing her helmet inside the Audi Revolut F1® Team cockpit during the Chinese Grand Prix weekend.
Emma Felbermayr seated in the Audi Revolut F1® Team car on the Shanghai grid surrounded by mechanics and team members.
Close-up of Emma Felbermayr, Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy driver, inside the Formula 1 car cockpit during preparation.
Success Is Teamwork at Its Best

Meet Carrie, Mentor of the F1® Academy.

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Carrie Schreiner

Carrie began her motorsport journey in karting, quickly making an impact with a title in the ADAC Kart Masters and becoming the first female driver to win the X30 Junior Championship.

Carrie Schreiner crouching beside an Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy car in the Formula 1® paddock, smiling in a team jacket during a race weekend in China at Shanghai

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Academy Mentor

After moving into single-seaters and later GT racing, she built experience across series such as ADAC GT Masters, Lamborghini Super Trofeo and the Nürburgring 24 Hours, securing multiple titles and class wins along the way.

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Academy Mentor

In recent seasons, she competed in F1 Academy and continues to represent the team as an ambassador. Today, Carrie is part of Audi Revolut F1® Team as an F1 Academy Mentor, supporting the next generation of talent while continuing her own racing career in GT competition.

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Audi Revolut F1® Team members celebrate in the garage with Carrie Schreiner while watching Emma Felbermayr’s F1 Academy race in Shanghai.
Carrie Schreiner standing in front of Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy Formula 1® car in the pit lane, posing confidently with the race car behind her.
Carrie Schreiner standing with two team members in the Formula1® paddock during an Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy race event in China at Shanghai
Carrie Schreiner crouching beside an Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy car in the Formula 1® paddock, smiling in a team jacket during a race weekend in China at Shanghai
Carrie Schreiner squatting with one hand on chin, smiling, race car and pit lane in background in China at Shanghai
Carrie Schreiner squatting with one hand on chin, smiling, race car and pit lane in background in China at Shanghai
Carrie Schreiner squatting in front of race car, pit lane scene visible behind in China at Shanghai
Carrie Schreiner kneeling beside race car, smiling at camera, pit lane activity behind in China at Shanghai
Carrie Schreiner kneeling beside race car, looking at camera, pit lane crew blurred in background in China at Shanghai
Carrie Schreiner close-up of Carrie with arms crossed, slight smile, blurred pit lane behind in China at Shanghai

Freddie Slater

Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy F3 driver

  • Date of birth:

    9th August 2008

  • Nationality:

    British

  • Place of birth:

    Warwickshire, England

  • Car number:

    5

Freddie Slater began his racing career in karting, quickly rising through the ranks with standout performances at both national and international level. Known for his pace and consistency, he established himself as one of the leading young talents in junior motorsport.

Following a successful transition into single-seater racing, Freddie continues his progression in FIA Formula 3 while joining the Audi Revolut F1® Team Driver Development Programme, taking the next step toward the highest level of the sport.

See Freddie in action.

Front close up view of Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy driver Freddie Slater inside the cockpit
Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy driver Freddie Slater standing on the winner's trophy holding his winning cup in his right hand
Side view of Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy driver Freddie Slater in race gear preparing for the race
Side view of Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy driver Freddie Slater concentrated with dominant pose
Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy driver Freddie slater discussing strategy inside the garage
Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy F3 cars parked in front of the garage on the racetrack in Melbourne
Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy driver Freddie Slater after the race in complete racegear
Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy driver Freddie Slater on pole position on the racetrack in front of other F3 cars
Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy driver Freddie Slater interacting with crew and fans after the race
Frontview of Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy driver Freddie Slater inside his car on the Melbourne Racetrack

Racing Career

  • 2026:

    FIA Formula 3 with Trident Motorsport
    Joined Audi Driver Development Programme

  • 2025:

    Formula Regional EU Championship | 1st
    Formula Regional Middle East Championship | 2nd

  • 2024:

    Italian F4 | 1st
    UAE F4 | 1st

  • 2023:

    Ginetta Junior Championship | 1st
    CIK European Championship | 1st (youngest pole-sitter in KZ karting)

  • 2022:

    Ginetta Winter Series | 1st
    (youngest winner)

  • 2021:

    CIK EU Championship | 1st
    Champions of the Future | 1st

  • 2020:

    CIK World Championship | 1st
    World Series Karting Open Cup | 1st

  • 2019:

    Junior SKUSA Championship (Junior X30) | 1st
    EU Championship (Mini X30) | 1st

  • 2018:

    British Open Championship (Cadet) | 1st

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