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Audi Revolut F1® Team

Driver Development Programme

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

Four Faces. 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.

Close up of Formula 3 driver Freddie Slater celebrating an FIA Formula Regional championship as part of the Audi Revolut F1® Team Driver Development Programme announcement.

All In: meet Emma and Freddie.

Beyond the results at Silverstone.

Get to know them
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

Racing Director Audi Revolut F1 Team and Director of the Audi Revolut F1 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®.

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

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Announcement Emma Felbermayr Audi Revolut F1® Team Driver development programme

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.

Audi Revolut F1® Team academy Interview with Emma Felbermayr


Interview

6 questions with Emma Felbermayr.

Watch Emma Overtake.

Portrait of a driver in full Audi Revolut F1® Team race gear and helmet, standing in front of a blurred Silverstone backdrop with sponsor branding visible on the suit.
High-contrast close-up of a driver’s eye behind a helmet visor inside the cockpit, highlighting focus and concentration.
Detail shot of the nose section of an Audi Revolut F1® Team F1 Academy car featuring Audi rings and Rodin Motorsport branding against painted track surface.
Portrait of a driver in full race suit and helmet with F1 Academy branding, standing in the paddock with blurred circuit background.
Close-up of a driver’s eye visible through a helmet visor inside the cockpit of an Audi Revolut F1® Team F1 Academy car.
Close-up of the rear bodywork of an Audi Revolut F1® Team car showing the illuminated Audi rings and part of the number 5 under sunlight.
Emma Felbermayr in full race suit and helmet holds a large F1 Academy P1 position board in front of an Audi Revolut F1® Team car in the Silverstone paddock.
Driver wearing a full-face helmet adjusts their chin strap in the Silverstone paddock, with a camera operator filming closely and an F1 Academy P1 board visible nearby.
Driver in full race gear sits in the cockpit of an Audi Revolut F1® Team F1 Academy car while Allan McNish leans over the sidepod, speaking to them on the Silverstone grid.
Close-up detail of a red and black racing helmet with reflective visor and signature markings, shown under paddock lighting.
F1 Academy car of the Audi Revolut F1® Team is parked in the pit lane at Silverstone with a large P1 position board in the foreground, while a driver in full race gear stands behind the car.
Audi Revolut F1® Team crew members and Allan McNish stand on the Silverstone starting grid beside an F1 Academy car, reviewing setup with other cars and team personnel visible along the grid and pit straight.
Emma Felbermayr drives the Audi Revolut F1® Team F1 Academy car #5 through a right-hand corner at Silverstone, leading ahead of a pink and an orange car during a close on-track race battle.
Emma Felbermayr stands on the podium wearing an Audi Revolut F1® Team race suit and Pirelli cap, holding a trophy after a strong result in F1 Academy.
Audi Revolut F1® Team F1 Academy car #5 speeds along the Silverstone circuit with dramatic motion blur and wide sky above.
Audi Revolut F1® Team F1 Academy car #5 leads a group of cars through a corner at Silverstone with grandstands in the background.
Audi Revolut F1® Team F1 Academy car #5 drives at speed on track with motion blur in the background, highlighting performance and pace.
Audi Revolut F1® Team car is positioned on the Silverstone grid under a Pirelli gantry while crew members prepare the cockpit and fans gather behind barriers.
Emma Felbermayr celebrating on the podium, spraying champagne during an F1 Academy ceremony.
Emma Felbermayr standing beside her car in full race suit and pink helmet near an F1 Academy grid marker.
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!”



Academy F1 results

Our season 2026

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

Season '26 Standing | Emma Felbermayr

P02

78 points

Emma Felbermayr

01 | Shanghai

Reverse grid race

P03

Feature race

P01

Emma Felbermayr stands on her F1 Academy car celebrating on track after Race 2 in Shanghai.

Emma Felbermayr

02 | Montreal

Eröffnungsrennen

P10

Reverse Grid Race

P08

Feature race

P02

Front close up of Emma Felbermayr driver at the Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy at the Canadian Grand Prix 2026

Emma Felbermayr

03 | Silverstone

Reverse grid race

P02

Feature race

P03

Emma Felbermayr in full race suit and helmet holds a large F1 Academy P1 position board in front of an Audi Revolut F1® Team car in the Silverstone paddock.
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

Success Is Teamwork at Its Best

Meet Carrie, F1® Academy Mentor.

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

Academy Mentor

Carrie Schreiner

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

Academy Mentor

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. After moving into single-seaters and later GT racing, she built experience across series such as ADAC GT Masters Lamborghini Super Trofeo ...

Academy Mentor

... and the Nürburgring 24 Hours, securing multiple titles and class wins along the way.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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Emma Felbermayr hugging a team member while wearing her racing helmet after a session at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Carrie Schreiner kneeling beside race car, looking at camera, pit lane crew blurred in background in China at Shanghai
Carrie Schreiner standing with two team members in the Formula1® paddock during an Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy race event in China at Shanghai
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Freddie Slater driver of the Audi F1 Academy close ups in the studio

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.

Freddie Slater's paddock Tour for the Audi Revolut F1® Team in Silverstone.
Paddock Tour

A local's view of Silverstone.

Freddie Slater gives a tour around the paddock in Silverstone.
7 questions with Freddie Interview


Interview

7 things Freddie can’t live without.

Academy F3 results

Our season 2026

Portrait of Freddie Slater wearing a white balaclava and race suit in the Monaco paddock before getting into his Formula 3 car.

Season '26 Standing | Freddie Slater

P01

130 points

Freddie Slater

01 | Melbourne

Sprint Race

P09

Feature Race

P02

Freddie Slater F3 Audi Revolut F1® Team in Melbourne Australian Grand Prix.

Freddie Slater

02 | Monte Carlo

Sprint Race

P19

Feature Race

P03

Freddie Slater sits in his number 5 FIA Formula 3 car in the Monaco paddock while team members make final preparations before heading to the track.

Freddie Slater

03 | Barcelona

Sprint Race

P02

Feature Race

P08

Freddie Slater celebrating on the podium in Barcelona, raising a trophy after finishing second in the F3 sprint race.

Freddie Slater

04 | Spielberg

Sprint Race

DNF

Feature Race

P03

Freddie Slater sits in his FIA Formula 3 car after the Feature Race at the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg.

Freddie Slater

05 | Silverstone

Sprint Race

P07

Feature Race

P02

Freddie Slater inspects his helmet with a team member in the garage, preparing for an F3 session alongside Audi driver development programme activities at Silverstone.

Freddie Slater

06 | Spa

Sprint Race

DNF

Feature Race

P03

Freddie Slater stands beside his Formula 3 car on the grid at Spa Francorchamps next to a P3 position board after the race

Freddie Slater

07 | Budapest

Sprint Race

P10

Feature Race

P01

Freddie Slater lifts his helmet into place while preparing to leave the garage for track action during the Monaco Formula 3 weekend.

See Freddie in action.

Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy driver Freddie Slater adjusts his helmet before heading out for an FIA Formula 3 session at the Hungaroring.
Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy driver Freddie Slater sits in his FIA Formula 3 car before leaving the pit lane at the Hungaroring.
Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy driver Freddie Slater fastens his helmet while preparing for an FIA Formula 3 session at the Hungaroring.
Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy driver Freddie Slater receives assistance while preparing for an FIA Formula 3 session at the Hungaroring.
Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy driver Freddie Slater looks towards the camera in the FIA Formula 3 paddock at the Hungaroring.
Audi Revolut F1® Team Academy driver Freddie Slater prepares inside the paddock during the FIA Formula 3 weekend at the Hungaroring.
Freddie Slater’s Trident Formula 3 car is positioned on the Silverstone starting grid, with team personnel and other cars lined up in the background before the race.
Allan McNish leans over the cockpit of Freddie Slater’s Trident Formula 3 car on the grid, speaking to the driver while a team member holds equipment beside them.
Black-and-white low-angle shot of a Trident Formula 3 car on the Silverstone grid, surrounded by team members and broadcast crew preparing the car.
Detail of the front wing and nose of a Trident Formula 3 car positioned on the grid at Silverstone, showing sponsor logos and grid markings on the track surface.
Close-up of Freddie Slater’s helmet inside the cockpit of a Trident Formula 3 car, with Audi branding visible on the visor strip.
Freddie Slater in a Trident Formula 3 car at speed on track, captured with motion blur as he accelerates through a section of the Silverstone circuit.
Freddie Slater drives a Trident Formula 3 car during a race at Silverstone, with another car following closely through a corner and grandstands in the background.
Close-up of Freddie Slater adjusting his earpieces and balaclava, fully focused before entering the car for his F3 session.
Freddie Slater in race suit stands in the garage, holding a bottle and looking thoughtful ahead of his F3 outing at Silverstone.
Rear view of Freddie Slater in race suit and helmet standing trackside, Audi rings visible on his back during F3 grid preparations at Silverstone.
Freddie Slater wearing a white balaclava and race underwear, focused and looking ahead while preparing for his F3 session in the garage.
Detail shot of Freddie Slater’s helmet inside the cockpit, framed by the halo, highlighting Audi branding and visor reflection.
Close-up of Freddie Slater fastening his helmet, featuring Audi branding and reflective visor, moments before heading out on track in F3 at Silverstone.
Freddie Slater inspects his helmet with a team member in the garage, preparing for an F3 session alongside Audi driver development programme activities at Silverstone.

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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