Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One® Team Driver Ambassador, Jessica Hawkins, has completed her first Formula One test driving the AMR21 at the Hungaroring, Hungary on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

The 28-year-old, W Series podium finisher and British Karting Champion, joined AMF1 Team in 2021 as Driver Ambassador. As her role within the team expanded, Jessica began preparatory simulator work at the team’s Silverstone base in 2022 ahead of her Formula One test debut.

Last week all that hard work came to fruition as Jessica completed a lifetime ambition to become the first woman to test a Formula One car since 2018. She completed 26 laps in the AMR21. The team’s Test and Reserve Driver, Felipe Drugovich, was also at the test.

The test represents a significant moment in Jessica’s role with AMF1 Team and offers valuable perspective as she prepares to support the team’s entry into the all-female F1 Academy series in 2024.

Hawkins holds the 0-100 MPH lawnmower World record.