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Aston Martin F1 team make 2026 driver decision
Aston Martin F1 team has revealed their complete driver lineup for the 2026 season, including Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll as main drivers, with Jak Crawford as the third driver and Stoffel Vandoorne as the simulator, test, and reserve driver.
Vandoorne, who initially joined Aston Martin in 2023, will continue in his versatile role, while Jak Crawford moves up to the position of the team’s third driver for the upcoming season.
Having successfully transitioned to Formula E after leaving F1 in 2018, Vandoorne clinched the championship in the 2021/2022 season but returns to F1 as part of Aston Martin’s lineup alongside the promising talent of Jak Crawford.
Although the team’s driver roster is set, Aston Martin has announced a delay in their F1 testing schedule in Barcelona, opting for scaled-back running during the shakedown this week. They will only participate in testing for two out of the allocated three days, aiming to hit the track later in the week for the critical preparation sessions.
As anticipation builds for the upcoming F1 season, Aston Martin’s strategic approach to testing underscores their focus on maximizing performance and reliability ahead of the opening race.
