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Synthesis·5d ago

Jak Crawford Steps Up as Stroll Misses Austrian GP FP1

Aston Martin's junior driver will take the wheel as Lance Stroll sits out the practice session.

motorsportweek.com·5d ago

Aston Martin to hand junior driver second F1 2026 outing in at Red Bull Ring

Aston Martin has confirmed that its third driver, Jak Crawford, will make a second FP1 appearance of the Formula 1 season at next weekend's Austrian Grand Prix.

Planet F1·Mar 27

Jak Crawford admits Aston Martin AMR26 vibrations ‘not good’ after Suzuka experience

Jak Crawford admits that the Aston Martin AMR26 vibrations are not good for the drivers or car, but are "getting better".

motorsportweek.com·Mar 27

‘El padre arrives in Suzuka’: Fernando Alonso baby news confirmed

Fernando Alonso has arrived in Suzuka for this weekend’s Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix with confirmation that he and his partner have become parents. The Spaniard was confirmed to be missing F1’s media day on Thursday at the Suzuka circuit, for “personal family reasons,” as well as his pre-planned absence from FP1, with Jak Crawford […]

Synthesis·Mar 23

Jak Crawford Steps in for Alonso at Japanese Grand Prix FP1

Aston Martin's reserve driver takes the wheel as Alonso sits out practice.

motorsportweek.com·Mar 23

Jak Crawford to drive for Aston Martin in FP1 for Japanese GP

Aston Martin Reserve Driver Jak Crawford will take to the Suzuka circuit this weekend, driving for the team in FP1 for the F1 Japanese GP.

motorsport.com·Mar 23

Fernando Alonso to skip F1 Japanese GP FP1

Fernando Alonso will sit out Free Practice 1 at Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix, ceding his Aston Martin AMR26 to third driver Jak Crawford. According to F1’s sporting regulations, every team must enter a rookie driver (two grand prix starts at most) on four occasions this season – two for each car. This normally occurs in FP1 sessions. Other than Racing Bulls with newcomer Arvid ...Keep reading

Planet F1·Mar 23

Fernando Alonso to miss Japan FP1 as Aston Martin reserve steps in

Aston Martin has confirmed that Jak Crawford will replace Fernando Alonso for FP1 at the Japanese Grand Prix.

RacingNews365·Mar 23

Aston Martin announce Japanese GP FP1 driver change

Aston Martin will field Jak Crawford during FP1 at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.

motorsportweek.com·Jan 28

Aston Martin issues positive update amid testing delay with F1 driver announcement

Aston Martin has confirmed that Stoffel Vandoorne and Jak Crawford will remain part of its Formula 1 driver line-up this season. Vandoorne’s continuation comes as little surprise. The former McLaren and Formula E driver has been embedded in Aston Martin’s structure for several years as reserve and simulator driver. He last drove for the team […]

racingnews365.com·Jan 27

Aston Martin bolster F1 line-up with two driver extensions

Aston Martin has announced it is continuing its collaboration with Stoffel Vandoorne and Jak Crawford this year. Vandoorne, a former F1 driver for McLaren, has carried out reserve driver duties at Aston Martin over the last several years. His most recent outing with the team came at the end of year test from Abu Dhabi in 2025. The Belgian driver will be on hand to take over driving duties should Fernando Alonso or Lance Stroll be unavailable during the year. Jak Crawford, a former member of the Red Bull junior team, joined up with Aston Martin in 2024. The American will remain in the position of third driver this year. Crawford had two free practice outings with the Silverstone-based squad in 2025 before partaking in the season-ending young driver's test. https://x.com/AstonMartinF1/status/2016089019889729594 Momentum continues. Together. Stoffel will remain in his role as Simulator, Test and Reserve Driver in 2026, while Jak continues as the team’s Third Driver. pic.twitter.com/jr62p97i0w — Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) January 27, 2026

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Jak Crawford tops Abu Dhabi post-season test as F1 teams test mule cars for 2026 rules

Jak Crawford topped the timesheets for Aston Martin in the annual post-season test in Abu Dhabi as the curtain came down on the track action in Formula 1 in 2025.

motorsportweek.com

Aston Martin reveals new third driver for 2026 F1 season

Aston Martin has confirmed that Jak Crawford will step up to the role of the third driver for the 2026 F1 season.

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American Crawford joins Aston Martin as reserve

American driver Jak Crawford will be Aston Martin's third driver for the 2026 Formula 1 season, effectively acting as reserve to Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll should either be unable to race.