Aston Martin Development Programme driver Jak Crawford will remain with DAMS Lucas Oil for the 2025 FIA Formula 2 season.
The American is currently in fifth place in the Drivers’ Standings, in a season which has so far yielded five podiums, including a victory in Barcelona.
It will be the 19-year-old’s third season in the competition, after a 2024 that has also seen him drive a Formula 1 car for the first time – the AMR22 – which came a month after a test alongside Zane Maloney for the Andretti FIA Formula E team in Berlin.
In a statement, Crawford said he was “really happy” to be continuing with the French team, adding:
“We’ve still got two rounds of this season to go as we’re pushing for a top-five finish, and I hope that we can take a further step forward next year, to be challenge more regularly at the front.
“I can see how determined everyone in the team is to compete further up the grid, which is why I’ve decided to stay for a second year.
“Motor racing is a team sport and not an individual one, so we’ll improve together and hopefully next year we can see the rewards on track.”
Charles Pic, former F1 and FE driver and now Team Owner of DAMS, said: “We’re thrilled to retain Jak for the 2025 season after a year that has produced by high and low points.
“Throughout the campaign, he’s kept his head down and worked hard, which shows his great attitude. It’s a pleasure to continue with him for a second season, and our objective is to consistently compete at the front of the grid.
“Jak has shown his ability this year, appearing on the podium five times and putting in several strong performances.”
Crawford was originally a member of the Red Bull Junior Team, joining in 2020, but shortly after leaving earlier this year, he was picked-up by Aston Martin, who are thought to be including him further in their plans for next year.
