Audi Driver Development Programme
F1 young driver academy by Audi
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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]
| Founded | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Former names | Sauber Academy |
| Base | Hinwil, Zürich, Switzerland |
| Team principal(s) | Allan McNish |
| Current drivers | Formula 3 Freddie SlaterF1 Academy  Emma Felbermayr |
Current drivers
| Driver | Years | Current series | Titles as Audi Driver Development Programme driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Slater[2] |
2026– | Formula Regional Oceania Trophy FIA Formula 3 |
none as Audi Driver Development Programme driver |
| Emma Felbermayr[3] |
2026– | F1 Academy | none as Audi Driver Development Programme driver |