Jak Crawford confirmed as Aston Martin third driver for the 2026 Formula 1 season

Aston Martin Formula 1 Team have confirmed that Jak Crawford will be their reserve driver for the 2026 season.

Crawford has been a part of the team’s Young Driver Development Programme since 2024, and has accumulated over 2000km in Formula 1 machinery, including taking part in the Abu Dhabi post-season test last year.

Recently, the American also made his F1 race weekend debut, taking over Lance Stroll’s AMR25 for Free Practice 1 at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Crawford, who is currently second in the Formula 2 Drivers’ Championship going into the final two rounds in Qatar and Yas Marina, will now take on a full-time role with the team in 2026, much to his delight.

“I’m incredibly proud to be confirmed as the Third Driver for 2026,” said Crawford. “It’s a huge moment in my journey with Aston Martin Aramco and a big motivation to keep learning and contributing.

“Over the past two seasons, I’ve learned so much from being in the Formula 1 environment, both at the factory and trackside. I’ll be doing everything I can to support the team and continue developing as a driver.”

Aston Martin Team Principal Andy Cowell also added: “It is great to see Jak progress to become our Third Driver for 2026. Over the past two years, he has shown his value as a key member of our driver squad and built up a valuable bank of experience and test mileage. Jak has impressed in the simulator, having completed regular sessions at the AMR Technology Campus to support our race operations and car development. Jak’s performances in Formula 2 have also been outstanding, and we are excited to continue supporting his growth as he takes on a bigger role.”