Formula 1 driver Logan Sargeant has just been dropped from the Williams Racing team driver lineup with three months remaining in the season.
(PLGNN) - Formula 1 team Williams Racing has just kicked driver Logan Sargeant from the team in the middle of the season. This is Sargeant's second season in Formula 1, and his performance has not been up to the standards of Williams.
Logan Sargeant, 23, was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and was the first American to score an F1 point since Michael Andretti 30 years prior.
Sargeant joined Formula 1 in 2023, and scored one point, ending the season 21st in the standings. It should be noted that the Formula One grid consists of only 20 drivers, however Sargeant did not finish last on the standings, with one driver below him finishing in 22nd.
This season has not been any better to the American, with Sargeant ranked at 20th in the standings with zero points. His teammate, Alex Albon, is ranked 18th with four points.
Throughout the season, Williams has made a series of controversial decisions regarding Sargeant, including one incident during the Australian Grand Prix in which Albon crashed during practice, and due to the team being unable to fix Albon's car, they gave Sargeant's car to Albon forcing Sargeant to be unable to compete in the race. The team has also only given certain upgrades to Albon's car, instead of both Albon and Sargeant.
Last year, Sargeant was the last driver to sign on for the 2024 season of Formula 1, with Williams being visibly hesitant about giving Sargeant another contract. For the 2025 season, Williams has already given a contract to Alex Albon and recently signed Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, putting Sargeant out of the running for a Williams seat in 2025. From then, it was only a matter of time before Williams removed Sargeant from their roster entirely.
(PLGNN) - Formula 1 team Williams Racing has just kicked driver Logan Sargeant from the team in the middle of the season. This is Sargeant's second season in Formula 1, and his performance has not been up to the standards of Williams.
Logan Sargeant, 23, was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and was the first American to score an F1 point since Michael Andretti 30 years prior.
Sargeant joined Formula 1 in 2023, and scored one point, ending the season 21st in the standings. It should be noted that the Formula One grid consists of only 20 drivers, however Sargeant did not finish last on the standings, with one driver below him finishing in 22nd.
This season has not been any better to the American, with Sargeant ranked at 20th in the standings with zero points. His teammate, Alex Albon, is ranked 18th with four points.
Throughout the season, Williams has made a series of controversial decisions regarding Sargeant, including one incident during the Australian Grand Prix in which Albon crashed during practice, and due to the team being unable to fix Albon's car, they gave Sargeant's car to Albon forcing Sargeant to be unable to compete in the race. The team has also only given certain upgrades to Albon's car, instead of both Albon and Sargeant.
Last year, Sargeant was the last driver to sign on for the 2024 season of Formula 1, with Williams being visibly hesitant about giving Sargeant another contract. For the 2025 season, Williams has already given a contract to Alex Albon and recently signed Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, putting Sargeant out of the running for a Williams seat in 2025. From then, it was only a matter of time before Williams removed Sargeant from their roster entirely.
Williams Racing gave the statement, "Williams Racing announces that Franco Colapinto will race with the team for the remainder of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season and will compete from the Italian Grand Prix alongside Alex Albon. He will use the race number #43. Franco is a member of the Williams Racing Driver Academy and made his FP1 debut in this year’s FW46 at the British Grand Prix. His F2 campaign this year has seen him secure a race win in Imola and podiums in the Barcelona and Austria Feature races, as well as seven further points-scoring outings. The 21-year-old will become the 49th Grand Prix driver for Williams Racing*, is the first Argentine driver in F1 for 23 years and the second Argentine to drive for the British outfit, following his countryman Carlos Reutemann. The team would like to take the opportunity to thank Logan Sargeant for his hard work and contribution over the past two seasons. He has competed in 36 Grands Prix and, at the US GP last year, became the first American driver to score an F1 point since Michael Andretti 30 years prior. Logan will remain in the Williams family and we will support him to continue his racing career."
Williams team Principal James Vowles said, "To replace a driver mid-season is not a decision we have taken lightly, but we believe this gives Williams the best chance to compete for points over the remainder of the season. We have just brought a large upgrade to the car and need to maximise every points-scoring opportunity in a remarkably tight midfield battle. We also believe in investing in our young drivers in the Williams Racing Driver Academy, and Franco is getting a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate what he is capable of across the final nine rounds of the season. This is undoubtedly incredibly tough on Logan, who has given his all throughout his time with Williams, and we want to thank him for all his hard work and positive attitude. Logan remains a talented driver and we will support him to continue his racing career for the future. I know that Franco has great speed and huge potential, and we look forward to seeing what he can do in Formula 1."
With Sargeant being replaced by Carlos Sainz at the end of the year, team Principal James Vowles was unconvinced that Sargeant of the team would have benefitted from seeing out the reaming nine races of the season.
Vowles said that his performance was not matching that of teammate Alex Albon, and it was almost "unfair" to let him continue racing.
"He absolutely never from a human perspective gave me anything other than 100% of what he's able to do, but the realisation of where he is on his limits now is very clear." said Vowles.
In a now-deleted statement, Sargeant said, "Hi everyone, after today’s news, I wanted to say that I am super thankful to Williams Racing for giving me my first opportunity in Formula 1. I am so grateful for the support I received from everyone at the team from the moment I first joined the Academy back in 2021. Going on to drive an F1 car for the first time in Abu Dhabi was the experience of a lifetime, while becoming the first American points scorer for 30 years in Austin last season was a really special moment. I am proud to have represented such a historic team over the last two seasons. For now, I will be taking time to assess my options, before making an announcement on my future in due course. Thank you."
Besides this statement, which has since been deleted, Sargeant has remained quiet regarding his future plans.
Williams team Principal James Vowles said, "To replace a driver mid-season is not a decision we have taken lightly, but we believe this gives Williams the best chance to compete for points over the remainder of the season. We have just brought a large upgrade to the car and need to maximise every points-scoring opportunity in a remarkably tight midfield battle. We also believe in investing in our young drivers in the Williams Racing Driver Academy, and Franco is getting a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate what he is capable of across the final nine rounds of the season. This is undoubtedly incredibly tough on Logan, who has given his all throughout his time with Williams, and we want to thank him for all his hard work and positive attitude. Logan remains a talented driver and we will support him to continue his racing career for the future. I know that Franco has great speed and huge potential, and we look forward to seeing what he can do in Formula 1."
With Sargeant being replaced by Carlos Sainz at the end of the year, team Principal James Vowles was unconvinced that Sargeant of the team would have benefitted from seeing out the reaming nine races of the season.
Vowles said that his performance was not matching that of teammate Alex Albon, and it was almost "unfair" to let him continue racing.
"He absolutely never from a human perspective gave me anything other than 100% of what he's able to do, but the realisation of where he is on his limits now is very clear." said Vowles.
In a now-deleted statement, Sargeant said, "Hi everyone, after today’s news, I wanted to say that I am super thankful to Williams Racing for giving me my first opportunity in Formula 1. I am so grateful for the support I received from everyone at the team from the moment I first joined the Academy back in 2021. Going on to drive an F1 car for the first time in Abu Dhabi was the experience of a lifetime, while becoming the first American points scorer for 30 years in Austin last season was a really special moment. I am proud to have represented such a historic team over the last two seasons. For now, I will be taking time to assess my options, before making an announcement on my future in due course. Thank you."
Besides this statement, which has since been deleted, Sargeant has remained quiet regarding his future plans.
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