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Jak Crawford discusses his F1 career with Aston Martin's support

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:01 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Jak Crawford discusses his F1 career with Aston Martin's support

Summary

Jak Crawford, Aston Martin's reserve driver, reflects on his career transition from the Red Bull Junior Team in an interview. He describes leaving Red Bull as a crucial decision that allowed him to develop without intense pressure. Crawford believes that this choice has positioned him well for a potential full-time seat in Formula 1. He acknowledges the valuable experience gained at Aston Martin, where he has performed well in simulations and tests. Crawford aims to secure a race seat in F1, either with Aston Martin or another team.

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By the Numbers

•Crawford left the Red Bull Junior Team for personal development.
•He is now Aston Martin's third and reserve driver.
•Crawford has expressed confidence in his readiness for a full-time F1 seat.
•He has performed successfully in both simulations and Formula 2.
•Crawford's role model is four-time world champion Max Verstappen.

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What they're saying

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Jak Crawford believes that leaving the Red Bull Junior Team was one of the most important decisions of his career. The current third driver and reserve driver for Aston Martin says in an exclusive interview with GPblog that it gave him the time to develop without major pressure.
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