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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 be participating in private testing with the 2022 AMR22 as part of his first experience with F1 power. This car will also be used regularly this year by reserve driver Felipe Drugovich. Crawford’s program will involve various activities, such as fitness work, media training, and simulator work. He will also have the opportunity to observe and learn from the race drivers and team at Aston Martin’s race events. Additionally, he will be working at the team’s Silverstone base and joining the sim during race weekends when Drugovich is busy with his reserve role. Crawford, who joined the DAMS team this season, will balance his Aston Martin duties with his second season in the FIA F2 series. While he has had previous success in the junior categories, including a win in the sprint race in Austria, he was dropped by Red Bull at the end of last season. This signing is not only a great opportunity for him but also a boost for the team’s relationships with American sponsors. Team boss Mike Krack believes that Crawford has great potential and will thrive in their development program, preparing him to compete at the highest level.
