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Born and raised in London on September 23, 1995, to a Scottish father and South Korean mother, Jack Anthony Han-Aitken began competitive kart racing at the age of seven. He quickly progressed through the ranks, making his car racing debut in 2012 in the Intersteps Championship, where he secured two wins and finished third overall. His early career saw him compete in various Formula Renault series, culminating in winning both the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 and Formula Renault 2.0 Alps titles in 2015. Aitken also made an impact in American open-wheel racing, winning three out of five races in the Pro Mazda Winterfest in 2015.
Aitken’s career continued with a significant move to the GP3 Series in 2016, where he achieved a victory at Spa-Francorchamps and finished fifth in the standings. He further honed his skills in the FIA Formula 2 Championship from 2018 to 2020, securing multiple wins and podium finishes. A notable career milestone occurred in 2020 when he made his Formula One debut at the Sakhir Grand Prix as a reserve driver for Williams Racing. In this race, he replaced George Russell, who was stepping in for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes. Aitken qualified 18th and finished 16th, demonstrating his ability to compete at the sport’s highest level. After his F1 debut, he continued as a reserve driver for Williams through 2022.
More recently, Aitken has transitioned into sports car racing, competing in the GT World Challenge Europe and European Le Mans Series. He joined Emil Frey Racing in 2021, driving a Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo. In 2023, Aitken became a full-time IMSA SportsCar Championship driver for Whelen Engineering Racing, piloting the Cadillac V-LMDh. He achieved a significant victory at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in 2023. He also began competing in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) with Emil Frey Racing, showcasing his versatility across different racing formats. His 2025 season saw him achieve two wins and placing second in the IMSA SportsCar Championship – GTP.
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