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Highly rated American driver emerges as Cadillac F1 contender after
Aston Martin F1 junior Jak Crawford has discussed a potential race drive with Cadillac for the 2026 season, confirmed during his current participation in the FIA Formula 2 series.
Crawford, ranked third in the F2 drivers’ standings, is aiming to close the nine-point gap to the leading position this weekend in Budapest.
After a four-year tenure in the Red Bull junior program, Crawford transitioned to Aston Martin’s young driver development scheme in 2024, notably testing for them at Zandvoort earlier this year.
The 20-year-old racer sees winning the F2 title as a catalyst for future opportunities in Formula 1, including a race seat or reserve driver role for the 2027 season.
Conversations with Cadillac have taken place, although progress has been sluggish, with Crawford emphasizing the importance of his performance in F2 to secure potential career advancements.
High-profile drivers like Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas, Mick Schumacher, and Aston Martin reserve driver Felipe Drugovich are also part of Cadillac’s considerations for the 2026 lineup.
