Overview
- Aston Martin confirmed Stoffel Vandoorne will stay on as simulator, test and reserve driver in 2026, with Jak Crawford continuing as third driver.
- Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll remain the team’s race lineup for 2026.
- The AMR26 will conduct a reduced shakedown in Barcelona later this week, with the team intending to run only Thursday and Friday.
- Aston Martin has not clarified how responsibilities would be divided between Vandoorne and Crawford if a stand-in is required.
- Crawford steps up after finishing runner-up in the 2025 Formula 2 championship and completing F1 practice outings, while former reserve Felipe Drugovich has moved to Andretti in Formula E.