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Ex-Red Bull Formula 1 junior driver Jak Crawford has taken up a new position in the Young Driver Development programme.
Crawford, who was part of Red Bull’s junior set-up for four years, was dropped by the team at the end of 2023. After his rookie Formula 2 campaign with Hitech last year, he will be returning to the junior series this year with DAMS. Crawford has now gained the support of Aston Martin, who will provide him with private test opportunities and a role supporting race operations through simulator work.
The Aston Martin team is seen as a great place for Crawford to learn and grow, and he is excited to start working with everyone, particularly in the simulator where he believes he can contribute to the team’s performance on race weekends. He is also thrilled to get the chance to drive the AMR22 car later this year, seeing it as a big motivator for him to work hard and make the most of this opportunity. Aston Martin aims to continue their resurgence after finishing fifth in the Constructor’s Championship last year, and they believe Crawford has great potential and will flourish in their development program.
