Aston Martin has announced that Jak Crawford will make his maiden test appearance in a Formula 1 car next week when he samples the AMR22 at the Red Bull Ring.
Crawford departed the Red Bull scheme at the end of last term following four years and was signed up into the Aston Martin Young Driver Development programme.
The American has been dovetailing his Aston Martin role with his sophomore campaign in Formula 2, where he has taken one podium to sit 11th in the championship.
Crawford, 18, participated in the Formula E test in Berlin earlier this month and he will now get the chance to get behind the wheel of a ground effect F1 car in Austria.
“Testing with Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is more than just a dream come true; it’s an important and exciting step on my motorsport journey,” he said.
“I’m incredibly grateful for this chance to drive an F1 car, learn more from the team and push myself even further.
“I want to say a massive thank you to Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team for believing in me and providing this opportunity.
“I can’t wait to hit the track in Austria on 5 June.”
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