Aston Martin has introduced that Jak Crawford would be the staff’s third driver for the 2026 season. The function will see him act because the staff’s reserve driver in any respect races subsequent season.
The 20-year-old, who joined the staff’s Younger Driver Growth Programme in 2024, has gathered over 2,000km in F1 equipment. Most not too long ago, he made his Grand Prix weekend debut on the Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix, driving Lance Stroll’s AMR25 throughout FP1.
All through 2025, Crawford has been a continuing presence within the simulator on the AMR Expertise Campus, offering priceless technical suggestions that has supported each race operations with the AMR25 and growth work on the 2026 challenger, the AMR26.
He’s presently competing in his third System 2 season, the place he sits second within the drivers’ championship. The collection heads to Qatar subsequent month for the primary of the ultimate two rounds.
“I am extremely proud to be confirmed because the third driver for 2026,” stated Crawford. “It is an enormous second in my journey with Aston Martin Aramco and an enormous motivation to continue to learn and contributing.
“Over the previous two seasons, I’ve realized a lot from being within the System 1 atmosphere, each on the manufacturing facility and trackside. I will be doing every little thing I can to assist the staff and proceed creating as a driver.”
“It’s nice to see Jak progress to grow to be our third driver for 2026,” added Andy Cowell. “Over the previous two years, he has proven his worth as a key member of our driver squad and constructed up a priceless financial institution of expertise and check mileage.
“Jak has impressed within the simulator, having accomplished common periods on the AMR Expertise Campus to assist our race operations and automotive growth. Jak’s performances in System 2 have additionally been excellent, and we’re excited to proceed supporting his development as he takes on an even bigger function.”
