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Aston Martin signs ex-Red Bull junior Crawford on F1 development deal
The 18-year-old American driver, Jak Crawford, will participate in private testing with the 2022 AMR22 car, as part of his new role with the Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team. Alongside reserve driver Felipe Drugovich, Crawford will engage in a comprehensive program that includes fitness training, media preparation, and simulator work. He will also be present at race events to observe and learn from the team’s race drivers. In addition to his duties with Aston Martin, Crawford will continue his second season in FIA Formula 2 with the DAMS team. His appointment is beneficial for the team’s relationships with American sponsors, as well as for US-based shareholder Arctos. Team boss Mike Krack expresses excitement about Crawford’s potential and believes that the team’s resources will help him develop and perform at a high level.
