Williams team principal James Vowles has described Lewis Hamilton as being the “most naturally talented driver” he’s ever worked with, a list which includes Michael Schumacher. Schumacher is still regarded by many as the greatest Formula 1 driver of all-time; however, when it comes to the statistics, that accolade is Hamilton’s. Whilst they’ve both claimed
MoreIt’s been revealed that Logan Sargeant cost Williams more in car damages than any other driver in 2023, with the figure being more than four times his salary. Sargeant’s rookie campaign was a very difficult one, as the American driver took a considerable amount of time to settle into the sport. This was highlighted by
MoreWilliams’ rookie driver Logan Sargeant shares the sentiment expressed by his team boss, James Vowles, that additional preparation time would have contributed to a better debut Formula 1 season. Sargeant’s performance in his first season has drawn attention to the necessity of sufficient testing and preparation for rookie drivers. James Vowles, the head of the
MoreWilliams team principal James Vowles is “counting down the days” until Pat Fry joins the side as their new chief technical officer (CTO), something which will take place on November 1. Fry is joining the Grove-based team after departing Alpine following the Belgian Grand Prix, alongside Otmar Szafnauer and Alan Permane. He held the CTO
MoreWilliams Racing has decided to postpone its decision on the future of American rookie Logan Sargeant until the end of this year. The team is meticulously assessing whether Sargeant’s debut season has seen the required progression to warrant another year behind the wheel. Despite showcasing glimpses of impressive speed during his rookie campaign, Sargeant has
MoreDave Robson, Williams’ Head of Vehicle Performance, has lamented that Logan Sargeant’s crashes have been overshadowing his progress. Sargeant’s eventful weekend at the Suzuka circuit saw him involved in multiple incidents. He crashed during qualifying after touching the grass into the final corner and later retired from the race after colliding with Valtteri Bottas. Despite
MoreAmerican rookie Logan Sargeant has found himself under mounting scrutiny as he navigates his debut season. However, his team principal at Williams, James Vowles, firmly believes that Sargeant deserves the remainder of the season to demonstrate his Formula 1 mettle, despite the growing pressure to eliminate errors that could jeopardise his race seat – the
MoreLogan Sargeant’s days in Formula 1 are numbered due to a series of underwhelming performances and crashes. Ralf Schumacher, who has been closely monitoring the young American driver’s struggles, suggests that Felipe Drugovich and Mick Schumacher are among the potential candidates to replace Sargeant in the upcoming season. Logan Sargeant has faced a challenging season,
MoreWilliams rookie Logan Sargeant has been granted special permission to race in Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix despite failing to set a time in the qualifying session. Sargeant’s unfortunate mishap occurred when he lost control of his Williams car at the final corner, resulting in an extensive crash that thwarted his qualifying attempt. The ‘107 per
MoreAmidst rumours and speculation surrounding his future in motorsport, Mick Schumacher found himself having to clarify that a confirmed move to world endurance sportscar racing in 2024 has not been set in stone. Alpine’s interim team boss, Bruno Famin, confirmed discussions with the 24-year-old Mercedes reserve driver regarding a potential deal that would see Schumacher
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