Jak Crawford aims to become first competitive American driver in Formula 1 this century

Jak Crawford, a 19-year-old American driver, is currently the highest-ranked U.S. prospect in Formula 1. He has achieved two wins and ten podiums in Formula 2 and is aiming to become the first competitive American driver in F1 this century. Crawford moved to England at 14 to pursue racing and has since signed with the Aston Martin Development Program. He is looking to secure a reserve role in 2025 and a race seat in 2026, learning from experienced drivers like Fernando Alonso. Despite the growing popularity of F1 in the U.S., American drivers face challenges in the sport. Crawford is focused on proving his potential, with a postseason test in Abu Dhabi as his next step.