Crawford Tops Yas Marina Testing Amid Challenges

Jak Crawford of DAMS Lucas Oil impressed at the Yas Marina post-season testing by clocking the fastest time of 1:36.697, despite facing technical difficulties earlier in the day. After a challenging start, he regained momentum during the afternoon session, highlighting the team's advancements as they prepare for the 2025 season. Emphasizing the importance of improving qualifying pace, Crawford noted the necessity of enhancing their understanding of tire performance, which will be a focus for the remaining testing days.

The first day also showcased competitive performances from various drivers, with Victor Martins leading the morning session at 1:36.799 before his time was disqualified due to exceeding track limits. Another contender, Dino Beganovic, initially held the fastest lap before Crawford's late effort secured him the top position. The day wrapped up with Crawford's DAMS team dominating the leaderboard, followed by strong showings from ART Grand Prix and Hitech drivers. Testing will continue, with day two set to begin at 09:00 local time.