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Jak Crawford

Carlton Jakston "Jak" Crawford is an American racing driver. He most recently competed in the 2025 FIA Formula 2 Championship for DAMS, supported by the AMF1 Driver Development Programme. Currently, he holds the position of reserve driver for Aston Martin in Formula One.

2 days ago : Jak Crawford to drive in Suzuka practice, Alonso arrives later due to joyful reason.

Jak Crawford will participate in a practice session at Suzuka. Alonso's arrival in Japan is delayed due to a happy reason, while an F1 star will become a father at 44.

May 2005: Jak Crawford's Birth

On May 2, 2005, Jak Crawford was born in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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2011: Crawford's Karting Career Begins

In 2011, Jak Crawford started his karting career after moving to Houston, Texas.

2014: Second place at Rok Cup International Championship

In 2014, Jak Crawford, at nine years old, finished second in his first overseas karting race at the Rok Cup International Championship.

2016: Win at Florida Winter Tour

In 2016, Jak Crawford won during the Florida Winter Tour.

2017: Triumphs in karting championships

In 2017, Jak Crawford achieved wins at the SKUSA SuperNationals and the Challenge of the Americas.

2018: Car racing debut in NACAM Formula 4 Championship

In 2018, Jak Crawford debuted in car racing in the NACAM Formula 4 Championship, driving for Scuderia Martiga EG and finishing runner-up.

April 2019: Crawford joins DEForce Racing

In April 2019, Jak Crawford joined DEForce Racing to contest part of the 2019 season.

January 2020: Crawford joins Red Bull Junior Team

In January 2020, Jak Crawford was named as a new signing for the Red Bull Junior Team.

October 2020: Post-season test at Catalunya

In October 2020, Crawford completed the first post-season test at Catalunya, running for Hitech GP.

2020: Crawford joins Red Bull Junior Team

In 2020, Crawford became a member of the Red Bull Junior Team.

2020: Move to single-seaters

In 2020, Jak Crawford moved to single-seaters and became the runner-up in ADAC Formula 4.

2020: Racing in Formula 4 Championships

In 2020, Jak Crawford raced in the German and Italian Formula 4 Championships with Van Amersfoort Racing. He finished as runner-up in ADAC F4, scoring five wins and twelve podiums.

March 2021: Crawford races with Motopark

In March 2021, it was announced that Jak Crawford would race with Motopark in the 2021 season alongside his FIA Formula 3 commitments.

2021: Formula 3 Season

In 2021, Jak Crawford had a Formula 3 season with a maiden podium at Spa-Francorchamps and finished 13th in the standings.

2021: Crawford in FIA Formula 3

In 2021, Jak Crawford spent one year in FIA Formula 3.

January 2022: Formula Regional Asian Championship

In January 2022, Jak Crawford participated in the Formula Regional Asian Championship with Prema, securing sixth place overall.

January 2022: Crawford confirmed with Prema Racing

In January 2022, Jak Crawford was confirmed with Prema Racing for the year's championship.

2022: Crawford finishes seventh in FIA Formula 3

In 2022, Jak Crawford finished seventh in FIA Formula 3 with Prema.

January 2023: Crawford reunites with Hitech for F2

In January 2023, it was announced that Jak Crawford would be reuniting with Hitech for the 2023 Formula 2 Championship.

2023: Crawford leaves Red Bull Junior Team

In 2023, Crawford left the Red Bull Junior Team.

2023: Crawford moves up to FIA Formula 2

In 2023, Jak Crawford moved up to FIA Formula 2.

2023: Formula Regional Middle East Championship

In 2023, Jak Crawford participated in only one round of the Formula Regional Middle East Championship with Hitech Grand Prix, finishing 28th in the standings.

May 2024: Participates in Berlin rookie test

In May 2024, Andretti Formula E announced Jak Crawford to be taking part in the Berlin rookie test for them.

June 2024: Debut in a Formula One car

On June 5, 2024, Jak Crawford debuted in a Formula One car, driving the Aston Martin AMR22 at the Red Bull Ring.

2024: Signs with Aston Martin Driver Development Programme

In 2024, Jak Crawford signed with the Aston Martin Driver Development Programme.

2024: Crawford transitions to DAMS Lucas Oil

In 2024, Jak Crawford transitioned to DAMS Lucas Oil, partnering with Juan Manuel Correa in Formula 2.

May 2025: Returns to Formula One car driving AMR23

In May 2025, Jak Crawford returned to the wheel of a Formula One car, driving the AMR23 in Zandvoort.

2025: Crawford in FIA Formula 2 Championship

In 2025, Jak Crawford competed in the FIA Formula 2 Championship for DAMS and served as a reserve driver for Aston Martin in Formula One.

2025: Runner-up in FIA Formula 2

In 2025, Jak Crawford finished runner-up in FIA Formula 2 with DAMS.

2025: Crawford takes pole and wins with DAMS Lucas Oil

In 2025, Jak Crawford remained with DAMS Lucas Oil. He won the sprint race at Imola and the feature race in Monaco in the FIA Formula 2 season.

2026: Talks with Cadillac

Following the Belgian Grand Prix in 2025, Jak Crawford confirmed he was in talks with Cadillac for a drive in the 2026 season, but ultimately did not get the seat.

2026: Promotion to reserve driver for Aston Martin

In 2026, Jak Crawford was promoted to replace Felipe Drugovich as the third and reserve driver for Aston Martin for the 2026 season.