Aston Martin F1 team surprises kids at Glasgow Children’s Hospital with race car visit
Young patients at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow were thrilled when Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Jak Crawford paid them a visit and brought along a race car. Crawford, part of the Aston Martin development team and currently racing in the F2 circuit, made a stop at the hospital on October 11 as part of the Make A Mark tour. The programme aims to inspire and educate the next generation about STEM careers in motorsport. The 19-year-old driver shared merchandise and gave the kids a tour of the team’s F1 car, the AMR24. The visit included meeting families and receiving colourful F1 helmet designs from young patients Phoebe, Cooper, and Jack.
Images from the visit were shared by Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, expressing gratitude to Jak and Aston Martin. The charity highlighted the joy brought to the young patients by Jak’s visit and the replica car display. Aston Martin also shared pictures on social media, encouraging donations to the charity. Crawford expressed his privilege in visiting the hospital and the positive impact the children had on him. He thanked Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity and NHS staff for their work.
Jak Crawford, currently a Reserve and Development Driver for Andretti Formula E team, will contribute to the team’s GEN3 Evo development. Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity CEO Kirsten Watson thanked Aston Martin and Crawford for bringing joy to the patients. The visit, which included seeing the AMR24 up close and designing helmets, provided a memorable experience for the children and families. The charity expressed deep appreciation for the kindness shown by Aston Martin.
The visit was part of Aston Martin Aramco’s Make a Mark initiative, aimed at inspiring and engaging young audiences in STEM fields through motorsport. Crawford’s interaction with the young patients at the Glasgow Children’s Hospital was a heartwarming experience for all involved, spreading smiles and positivity during their time at the hospital.
Summary:
The Aston Martin F1 team’s visit to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow brought joy and excitement to young patients as they interacted with a professional racing driver and had the opportunity to see a Formula 1 car up close. Jak Crawford’s visit, part of the Make a Mark tour, aimed to inspire and educate children about careers in motorsport and related industries. The charitable gesture by Aston Martin and the positive impact on the children and families at the hospital showcases the power of bringing smiles and hope to those going through challenging times.