Aston Martin Driver Development Programme
The Aston Martin Driver Development Programme is a driver development programme by Formula One team Aston Martin. It is meant to provide a clear path to the top tiers of motorsport, with the hope of them driving for the team in the future. The scheme are yet to see any graduates to Formula One, however, Felipe Drugovich was the test and reserve driver from 2022 until leaving the programme in 2025, filling in for Lance Stroll for 2023 Pre-Season Testing. Alongside that, Jak Crawford has been announced as test and reserve driver for the 2026 Formula One World Championship.[1]
| Founded | 2022 (as Aston Martin Driver Development Programme) |
|---|---|
| Base | Silverstone, England |
| Team principal(s) | Andy Cowell |
| Current drivers | FIA Formula 2 Mari BoyaF1 Academy  Mathilda Paatz |
The Aston Martin Driver Development Programme is a driver development programme by Formula One team Aston Martin. It is meant to provide a clear path to the top tiers of motorsport, with the hope of them driving for the team in the future. The scheme have yet to see any graduates to Formula One, however, Felipe Drugovich was the test and reserve driver from 2022 until leaving the programme in 2025, filling in for Lance Stroll for 2023 Pre-Season Testing. Alongside that, Jak Crawford has been announced as test and reserve driver for the 2026 Formula One World Championship.[2][3]
Current drivers
| Driver | Years | Current Series | Titles as AMF1 driver |
|---|---|---|---|
 Jak Crawford[4]
|
2024– | TBA | None as AMF1 driver |
| Mari Boya[5]
|
2025– | FIA Formula 2 Championship | None as AMF1 driver |
| Mathilda Paatz[6]
|
2026– | F1 Academy | None as AMF1 driver |
Former drivers
| Driver | Years | Series competed |
|---|---|---|
 Felipe Drugovich[7]
|
2022–2025 | FIA Formula 2 Championship (2022) European Le Mans Series (2024) IMSA SportsCar Championship (2025) Formula E (2024–25) |
 Tina Hausmann[8]
|
2024–2025 | Formula 4 UAE Championship (2024) F1 Academy (2024–2025) |
Additionally, former W Series driver Jessica Hawkins has served as a driver ambassador for the team since 2021. Hawkins drove the AMR21 during a test session in 2023.[9]
See also
- Aston Martin Aramco-Honda
References
- ↑ "Aston Martin confirm Jak Crawford as third driver for 2026". Formula 1. 28 October 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ "Aston Martin confirm Jak Crawford as third driver for 2026". Formula 1. 28 October 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ "Aston Martin confirm Jak Crawford as third driver for 2026". Formula 1. 28 October 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ "Aston Martin confirm Jak Crawford as third driver for 2026". Formula 1. 28 October 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ "Aston Martin confirm Jak Crawford as third driver for 2026". Formula 1. 28 October 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ "Aston Martin confirm Jak Crawford as third driver for 2026". Formula 1. 28 October 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ "Aston Martin confirm Jak Crawford as third driver for 2026". Formula 1. 28 October 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ "Aston Martin confirm Jak Crawford as third driver for 2026". Formula 1. 28 October 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ "Aston Martin confirm Jak Crawford as third driver for 2026". Formula 1. 28 October 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
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