Make America care before the first F1 start.

An American F2 runner-up, preparing for a race he may never start. We would give people a reason to follow Jak’s journey between team appearances.

Jak Crawford smiling in Aston Martin team clothing
2nd2025 Formula 2
4 winsAcross that F2 season
Third DriverAston Martin · 2026

The opportunity

Give people someone to root for.
Before they know how his story ends.

Jak is preparing for an F1 opportunity that is not guaranteed. Bring people into that pursuit now: the work, the setbacks and the person behind it. Each video should give them a reason to return for the next chapter.

See how we would tell it

Beyond the racing audience

They don’t have to arrive as racing fans.

Someone could discover Jak through running, meet him at a local kart track, or follow his preparation for F1. The connection grows when they get to know his humor, choices and the people around him.

  • Racing fansThe work behind a possible F1 start.
  • RunnersA personal best they can relate to.
  • Local newcomersA first karting experience with Jak.

These are starting points. His real interests, everyday moments and audience feedback would shape the next ideas.

1Inside reserve-driver training

A reaction test. One tip. Another attempt.

Start on the reaction lights and Jak’s score. Explain the job: he is an F1 reserve driver, training to step in if needed. His coach gives one correction. Show the next round and whether the score changes.

What keeps people watching

A score gives the viewer something to judge. The second attempt answers the question; the exchange with his coach reveals how Jak responds to feedback.

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2Running · a personal-best attempt

Can Jak beat his fastest 5 km run?

Start at the finish: Jak stops his watch, out of breath. Show the time he needed to beat, then cut back to the hardest part of the run. End on the actual result. A missed target still gets an ending.

What keeps people watching

Anyone can understand a runner chasing a time. The effort and the result carry the first video; what he changes gives the next attempt a purpose.

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3A local karting challenge

One tip from Jak. Can a beginner beat their lap?

At a Texas kart track, introduce a willing adult beginner and their first lap time. Jak watches, gives one specific tip, then watches the second attempt. Show the two times and their reactions, whether the tip worked or not.

What keeps people watching

A beginner has a clear goal the viewer can follow. Jak’s coaching, patience and humor emerge through the exchange instead of an interview about his personality.

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From idea to recording

How we’d make it.

Capture the real situation, shape the edit and deliver the promised payoff.

  1. 1

    A reaction test. One tip. Another attempt.

    Opening shotThe reaction lights stop. Hold on the score, then the coach’s first correction.

    Proposed scene, subject to Jak and his coach confirming a real drill they use. Film the lights, his hands, the timer and the coach’s correction. Keep both scores and his honest reaction. Never stage a miss as candid footage or claim the drill predicts race performance.

  2. 2

    Can Jak beat his fastest 5 km run?

    Opening shotJak presses stop on his watch at the finish. Keep his breathing and immediate reaction.

    Jak has discussed a personal-best 5K running goal. Confirm it is still current and verify the baseline before filming. Capture start, a difficult stretch and finish with minimal interruption. Label distance and conditions. Invite viewers to share their own 5 km attempts without presenting unlike routes as equal.

  3. 3

    One tip from Jak. Can a beginner beat their lap?

    Opening shotA beginner checks their lap time. Jak points out one corner to try differently.

    Arrange an approved session with a real local venue and consenting adult participant. Use the same kart and comparable conditions; staff control safety. Film one permitted corner, the timing screen and both reactions. Keep a failed attempt. Invite the participant back only if there is a genuine next goal.

Made for the feed

How we’d adapt the videos.

Instagram Reels

A pinned introduction and recurring episodes give visitors a way into Jak’s story. Stories collect questions that the next Reel answers.

TikTok

Open on the attempt or unusual situation. Keep real reactions and turn useful viewer questions into complete reply videos.

YouTube Shorts

Give each short a clear topic and full payoff. Link to the next relevant episode, with channel access agreed before launch.

The partner opportunity

A running challenge fans can join.
A campaign a brand can be part of.

An eligible running partner could turn the series into a real event with Jak. Here is what we would build around it.

  1. 1

    Give fans a role

    Set a shared distance or time challenge. Let people post their attempts and join an agreed event.

  2. 2

    Give the brand a role

    Build a useful contribution into the event, with content and usage rights agreed around Jak’s existing partnerships.

  3. 3

    Show what it delivered

    Report participation, registrations and relevant enquiries alongside viewing and engagement.

The first six weeks

Start with two series.
Give each three episodes.

Test preparation and running alongside Jak’s existing schedule. Turn One plans, edits and manages the content; Jak takes part and approves it.

  1. Weeks 1–2

    Set the challenge

    Film the starting point and a clear goal. Make the first episode understandable to someone who has never heard of Jak.

  2. Weeks 3–4

    Show what changed

    Return to the same goal. Show progress or a setback, and answer a useful viewer question.

  3. Weeks 5–6

    Deliver the result

    Show the outcome, even if he misses the target. Review which series earned repeat interest and is practical to continue.

The decision

Is it building a following?

  • Do people finish the videos?
  • Do they return for Jak beyond the first topic?
  • Do they join in?

Give people a reason to follow your journey.

Let’s talk about your goals, what you’re posting now and the stories you could be telling. See where Turn One could take the work forward.

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