Jak Crawford set for FP1 run with Aston Martin at Spa
Aston Martin third driver Jak Crawford will drive in FP1 at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, marking his third such appearance of the season.
Crawford confirmed for Spa FP1
Aston Martin third driver Jak Crawford will participate in Free Practice 1 at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix. [1]
The team confirmed Crawford will drive Fernando Alonso's AMR26 during the opening session at Spa-Francorchamps. [2]
This marks Crawford's third FP1 appearance of the 2026 season. He previously drove for the team at the Japanese Grand Prix and replaced Lance Stroll at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Aston Martin made the announcement via social media on July 13, 2026. The session gives the American additional track time ahead of his ongoing reserve duties.
Context for the outing
Spa-Francorchamps presents a demanding layout with high-speed corners and elevation changes.
Related reading
- [1]Crawford set for next FP1 run with Aston Martin in Belgium (formula1). Accessed 2026-07-17.
- [2]Fernando Alonso replaced as Aston Martin makes Belgian GP FP1 change (planetf1). Accessed 2026-07-17.