“My Goal Is To Fight For The F2 Title” – Jak Crawford | 5 Minutes With…

Formula 2 Driver and Aston Martin Reserve Jak Crawford spoke to us on ‘5 Minutes With…’ ahead of the 2025 F2 season. Jak spoke about his role at Aston Martin, the surge in popularity in his home nation of the United States and a whole lot more!

Jak Crawford Bio

Jak Crawford, born May 2, 2005, in Charlotte, North Carolina, is an American racing driver competing in the 2025 Formula 2 Championship with DAMS Lucas Oil. A standout talent, Crawford rose through karting in Houston, Texas, winning titles like the Challenge of the Americas Junior Rotax Series. He debuted in single-seaters in 2018, finishing runner-up in the 2020 ADAC Formula 4 Championship with Van Amersfoort Racing as a Red Bull Junior. After two years in FIA Formula 3—placing seventh in 2022 with Prema Racing—he joined Formula 2 in 2023 with Hitech Pulse-Eight, scoring a win in Austria. Switching to DAMS in 2024, he nabbed a Barcelona victory, ending fifth with 125 points. Now part of Aston Martin’s Young Driver Development Programme, Crawford also serves as a reserve driver for Andretti Formula E. At 19, he’s tipped as a future F1 contender, blending raw speed with simulator-honed precision.

Where is Jak Crawford from?

Jak Crawford hails from Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Born there on May 2, 2005, he kicked off his racing career in nearby Houston, Texas, tearing up karting tracks before climbing the single-seater ladder.

How old is Jak Crawford?

Jak Crawford is 19 years old. Born May 2, 2005, the American driver’s already notched wins in Formula 2—like Austria 2023 and Barcelona 2024—showing pace beyond his years as he eyes an F1 future.

Where does Jak Crawford live?

Jak Crawford lives in Milton Keynes, England. The Charlotte native relocated to the UK’s racing hub to sharpen his craft with Aston Martin’s Young Driver Programme, splitting time between simulator work and Formula 2 prep since joining in late 2024.

What team does Jak Crawford drive for?

Jak Crawford races for DAMS Lucas Oil in the 2025 Formula 2 Championship. After winning with Hitech Pulse-Eight in 2023 and DAMS in 2024, the American also serves as a reserve driver for Aston Martin F1 and Andretti Formula E, as he eyes the next step in his career.

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George Howson

George Howson is an F1 Chronicle contributor and FIA accredited journalist with over 20 years of experience following Formula 1. A member of the AIPS International Sports Press Association, George has covered F1 races at circuits around the world, bringing deep knowledge and first-hand insight to every race report and analysis he writes.

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