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Lance Stroll to miss Abu Dhabi GP FP1 as Aston Martin makes announcement
- Jak Crawford will drive Lance Stroll's car in FP1 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Aston Martin has confirmed.
- Crawford is Aston Martin’s third driver for 2026 and will attend races as reserve.
- Crawford previously deputised for Stroll in Mexico, finishing 19th in FP1.
- Crawford will race in the Young Driver Test after Abu Dhabi weekend.
- Crawford has driven over 2,100 kilometres in F1 machinery to date.
- Team principal Andy Cowell welcomed Crawford’s return to the car ahead of the FP1 session.
- The Abu Dhabi FP1 session is part of Crawford's pathway to a future third-driver role.
- Stroll praised Crawford as a 'team player' with strong simulator work supporting the car.
- Crawford is regarded as a constant presence in the simulator at the AMR Technology Campus in 2025.
- Aston Martin aims to build mileage for Crawford ahead of his potential full-time F1 role.
- The Abu Dhabi event includes a post-season test at Yas Marina.
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