Draft:Aston Martin Driver Development Programme
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Comment: Second sentence is promotional; should probably be rephrased along the lines of "Aston Martin describes the mission of the program as ..." to make it more neutral (and make sure to put a source at the end). —pythoncoder (talk | contribs) 23:39, 4 January 2026 (UTC)
| 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 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]
Current drivers
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| Driver | Years | Current Series | Titles as AMF1 driver |
|---|---|---|---|
 Jak Crawford[2]
|
2024– | TBA | None as AMF1 driver |
| Mari Boya[3]
|
2025– | FIA Formula 2 Championship | None as AMF1 driver |
| Mathilda Paatz[4]
|
2026– | F1 Academy | None as AMF1 driver |
Former drivers
[edit]| Driver | Years | Series competed |
|---|---|---|
 Felipe Drugovich[5][6]
|
2022–2025 | FIA Formula 2 Championship (2022) European Le Mans Series (2024) IMSA SportsCar Championship (2025) Formula E (2024–25) |
 Tina Hausmann[7]
|
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.[8][9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Aston Martin confirm Jak Crawford as third driver for 2026". Formula 1. 28 October 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ Grangier, Dorian (12 February 2024). "Jak Crawford rejoint le programme de jeunes pilotes Aston Martin". AutoHebdo (in French). Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ Balseiro, Jesús (24 June 2025). "Aston Martin ficha a Mari Boya". Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ "Aston Martin Aramco announces Mathilda Paatz as its 2026 F1 ACADEMY representative and Driver Academy member". Aston Martin F1 Team. 29 November 2025. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "F2 Champion Felipe Drugovich joins AMF1's Driver Development Programme". Aston Martin F1. 12 September 2022.
- ^ Moxon, Daniel (12 September 2022). "Aston Martin signs new F2 champion Felipe Drugovich who will drive in Abu Dhabi". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
- ^ "Tina Hausmann joins Prema Racing and Aston Martin for F1 Academy campaign". Racers - Behind the Helmet. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Smith, Harry (26 September 2023). "Aston Martin driver becomes first woman to drive F1 car in five years after historic test". Daily Express. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Tatarevic, Bozi (17 December 2024). "Not a Simulation: Aston Martin F1 ambassador Jessica Hawkins takes on NASCAR". Archived from the original on 20 December 2024. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
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