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Aston Martin are set to give an American driver their first experience of driving an F1 car.
American F2 driver Jak Crawford will test Aston Martin’s 2022 car on Wednesday, in what will be his first experience of F1 machinery. Crawford, racing for DAMS in the junior category, was recently signed as a member of the Aston Martin driver development programme. He is the newest member of the Silverstone-based team and will drive the AMR22 at the Red Bull Ring, the home of the Austrian Grand Prix. Prior to the most recent F2 rounds in Imola and Monaco, Crawford made his Formula E debut for Andretti after representing the American team in the championship’s rookie test in Berlin. Being part of the Aston Martin driver development programme has seen Crawford complete fitness work, media training, simulator sessions, and gain experience trackside with the team. The next stage of Crawford’s development involves driving an F1 car for the very first time. Crawford shared his excitement, saying, “Testing with Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is more than just a dream come true; it’s an important and exciting step on my motorsport journey. I’m incredibly grateful for this chance to drive an F1 car, learn more from the team, and push myself even further. I want to say a massive thank you to Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team for believing in me and providing this opportunity. I can’t wait to hit the track in Austria on 5 June.”
