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Jak Crawford has completed his maiden Formula 1 testing appearance with Aston Martin in the team’s 2022 car at the Red Bull Ring, home to the Austrian Grand Prix. The American, 19, was signed to Aston Martin’s Young Driver Development programme over the winter and he was granted the chance to sample the squad’s AMR22. […]
The American, aged 19, recently joined Aston Martin’s Young Driver Development program and had the opportunity to test the team’s AMR22 car. Crawford completed over 400km of testing with both short and long runs, thanking the team for their support. His first day in an F1 car was smooth, allowing him to get accustomed to the car’s systems. Crawford expressed excitement for future opportunities after a successful learning experience. He will participate in sporadic race events with Aston Martin while also continuing his Formula 2 campaign. Aston Martin’s Programme Director praised Crawford’s adaptability and progress during the session, highlighting the valuable experience gained. Meanwhile, Mercedes had Andrea Kimi Antonelli continue their car testing program by driving the W13 in Barcelona.
