Crawford appointed as Aston reserve with Tsunoda's options dwindling.
"It's a significant moment in my journey"
Aston Martin has announced that young American Jak Crawford will be its third and reserve driver for 2026, a decision that may indirectly influence Yuki Tsunoda’s future in Formula 1. The Silverstone-based team revealed that the 20-year-old, currently in second place in the Formula 2 standings, will assume the reserve role next season after spending two years in the team's junior program. Crawford made his debut during a Grand Prix weekend in Mexico, driving Lance Stroll’s AMR25 during Friday practice, and has already logged over 2000km of testing in Formula 1 cars. "It's a significant moment in my journey and a great motivation to continue learning and contributing," Crawford stated. This announcement might close the door on Tsunoda potentially taking the Aston Martin reserve position, a role he has been associated with due to his Honda support. With Red Bull postponing its final decision on the 2026 lineup until the end of the season, Tsunoda's opportunities now seem constrained to staying within the Red Bull organization—either with the main team or returning to Racing Bulls.
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