Jak Crawford to make his F1 debut with Aston Martin in FP1 in Mexico

Member of the academy Aston Martin, Jak Crawford will for the first time in his career, experience the Formula 1. A few days ago, another pilot of Formula 2 in the person of Luke Browning, Hitech pilot protected by the sector Williams, was also announced to be driving a car at the Mexican Grand Prix. While F2 will not be in the running next weekend, the opportunity promises to be even more rewarding for these two drivers, who will not have to jump back into their cars for a high-stakes session afterwards.

At just 20 years old, Jak Crawford is paradoxically in the middle of his third season in Formula 2. 13th in 2023, fifth overall last year, the American driver is still in the running for the title behind Leonardo Fornaroli at this stage this season. Consistent, notably winning the main race in Monaco in the chaos, the Aston Martin protégé will be able to prove himself behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car, replacing him for the occasion Lance stroll in Free Practice 1 of the Mexican Grand Prix.

“I am delighted to be driving the AMR25 next week in Mexico for my first official Formula 1 session, the person concerned rejoiced. I've been working closely with the team all year, so to take the next step and get track time at a Grand Prix weekend is really exciting. Announcing it in Texas, where I'm from, makes it even more special after a busy week with the team and Aramco in Houston."

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Once considered a viable option for Cadillac, the American manufacturer preparing to enter the F1 paddock in 2026, Jak Crawford will likely not have an opportunity next season in the premier class. While this may call into question the relevance of the Aston Martin single-seater academy, questions will likely soon arise about his immediate future, as he continues to evolve without having managed to win a single title since the start of his career in 2018.