AUSTIN – The young American motorsport prospect, Jak Crawford, will have the opportunity to drive in the first practice session of the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix with Aston Martin next week.
Crawford, 20 years old, will take Lance Stroll’s place in the initial session of the weekend.
Formula 1 regulations require teams to give a young driver an opportunity twice per car during the season.
Previously a member of the Red Bull driver academy, Crawford joined the Aston Martin young driver program in 2024 and has completed several tests with the team since then. His participation in Mexico will mark his first appearance in an official Formula 1 session.
I’m excited to drive the AMR25 next week in Mexico for my first official Formula 1 session. I’ve worked closely with the team all year, so taking the next step and having track time during a grand prix weekend is really exciting. Announcing this in Texas, where I’m from, makes it even more special.
Crawford aspires to become the next American driver in Formula 1. Recently, he missed an opportunity with the new F1 team, Cadillac, which will join the grid as the eleventh team next season.
