Jak Crawford confirmed as Aston Martin’s Third Driver for 2026

The 20-year-old has been part of Aston Martin’s Young Driver Development Programme since 2024 and has completed more than 2,000km in F1 machinery.

Crawford made his Grand Prix weekend debut at the Mexico City Grand Prix earlier this month, driving Lance Stroll’s AMR25 during FP1.

Throughout 2025, Crawford has been a regular at the team’s Silverstone base, contributing to both race operations and simulator development of next year’s AMR26. Currently second in the Formula 2 Drivers’ Championship in his third season, he remains in contention for the title ahead of the final two rounds beginning in Qatar next month.

Crawford said: “I’m incredibly proud to be confirmed as the Third Driver for 2026. 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," he concluded.

Aston Martin CEO and Team Principal Andy Cowell praised the young American’s rapid progress and professionalism: “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," Cowell concluded.

Crawford’s promotion reinforces Aston Martin’s investment in its next generation of talent as it continues to build towards the 2026 regulations.