Aston Martin is expected Formula 1 has started the engines for the first winter tests on the Barcelona circuit, an appointment for which Aston Martin has not yet shown up. The British team, like others, has in fact decided to delay the debut in Spain, but while waiting to get on track on Thursday or Friday, an official announcement has arrived. Still together The Silverstone team has in fact announced the confirmation of Stoffel Vandoorne for 2026, with the Belgian continuing in the role of test driver and reserve driver. Having joined the team in 2023 after a spell at Mercedes and McLaren, with which he had played two seasons as an official driver in 2017 and 2018, Vandoorne will continue his work with Jak Crawford. Momentum continues. Together.Stoffel will remain in his role as Simulator, Test and Reserve Driver in 2026, while Jak continues as the team’s Third Driver. pic.twitter.com/jr62p97i0w— Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) January 27, 2026
Already last year, Aston Martin had announced the Briton as the team’s third driver, confirming him in the same press release for the upcoming season.
