Crawford has his first F1 test with Aston Martin in Austria

F2 racer and Aston Martin junior finished his first F1 test with the group at Red Bull Ring circuit as component of his growth program.

Jak Crawford had his first preference of Formula One equipment today as he finished greater than 400km of going for the Red Bull Ring, the home of the Austrian Grand Prix, noting his launching with theAston Martin Aramco Formula One Team The 19-year-old American racer, presently in his 2nd FIA Formula 2 period, supported the wheel of the AMR22 in Austria and rapidly reached grasps.

Good climate in the Styrian hillsides throughout the day implied for continuous track time which permitted Jak the chance to finish a range of brief and long terms to recognize the auto and tyres a lot more. The test is the most up to date action in the Young Driver Development program for Jak that will certainly remain to sign up with Aston Martin Aramco at race occasions to observe and gain from the race vehicle drivers and group.

He will certainly likewise proceed sustaining race procedures with regular simulator operate at the AMRTechnology Campus Jak’s emphasis currently reverses to Formula 2 as he gets ready for rounded 6 in Barcelona on 21-23 June 2024.

Jak Crawford, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Young Driver, claimed: “A huge thanks to everybody at Aston Martin Aramco that has assisted to make this take place and for their assistance at thetest My first day in an F1 auto was a wonderful experience and I delighted in every lap.

“It was a clean and smooth day for us with no issues and we completed all the running that we wanted to. The main goal for me was to get up to speed and get used to the systems of the car. It was a learning process for me and in the end, it was nothing like I’ve ever driven before, especially in the high speed sections. I feel like I adapted quite well and I’m excited for the next one.”

Robert Sattler, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Evolution Programme Director, claimed: “It is always a special moment seeing a young driver complete their first laps in a Formula One car. After a full day of running Jak has gained some valuable experience that he can take forward into his other tests in the programme. We know that the switch in driving style between F2 to F1 is not easy, but Jak adapted to the car quickly and he worked well with the team to improve as the day progressed.”

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