Aston Martin’s appointment of Jack Crawford as its first-ever “third driver” hints at more than just a title change. With Honda joining as power unit partner in 2026, the move could foreshadow a strategic shift in the team’s driver structure — and possibly open the door for Yuki Tsunoda.
With Audi and Honda joining the grid and Renault stepping out, F1 enters its most diverse power unit era yet in 2026. The FIA’s new “ADUO” system promises to prevent major performance gaps by giving underperforming manufacturers extra development opportunities.


