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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.
Jak Crawford stood out as the fastest driver for Aston Martin in the annual post-season test in Abu Dhabi, marking the end of Formula 1 track activities in 2025.
Each team was required to field two cars at the Yas Marina Circuit, one adapted to simulate the reduced downforce levels anticipated with the 2026 regulations.
The main drivers piloted the adapted cars with 2026 Pirelli compounds, while the remaining 10 cars were driven by rookie participants.
Crawford claimed the top spot for Aston Martin with a time of 1:23.766s utilizing the 2025 standard spec, with Paul Aron and Luke Browning following closely behind.
Frederik Vesti logged 145 laps for Mercedes, falling eight tenths short of the fastest time, with Ayumi Iwasa rounding out the top five.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, driving the other Mercedes, was the fastest among those utilizing the adapted cars, showcasing a notable performance ahead of Oscar Piastri’s McLaren.
