Williams’ 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
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Alex Albon has insisted that some drivers could enter debt if slapped with the new maximum fine of €1 million, which has been announced by the FIA World Motor Sport Council ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix. Previously, the maximum the stewards could fine a driver is €250,000; however, this figure has now
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Williams 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 has provided assurance that both of their drivers, Logan Sargeant and Alex Albon, have been cleared after facing health challenges during the Qatar Grand Prix. While tire management was a significant concern throughout the race weekend due to the demanding track conditions in Qatar, it was the drivers themselves who bore the brunt of
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
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AlphaTauri’s Liam Lawson has been making waves with his standout performances for Red Bull’s sister team, as he stepped in as a replacement for the injured Daniel Ricciardo this season. Lawson became the first Formula 1 driver in history to secure his first career points at the Singapore Grand Prix, taking P9. However, recent reports
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Williams driver Alex Albon has highlighted the distinct nature of his partnership with teammate Logan Sargeant compared to his experiences with teammates during his time at Red Bull Racing. The British-Thai racer, who initially made a quick rise to the Formula 1 grid, now finds himself in a role where he mentors and guides his
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American 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
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Williams 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
MoreEx-Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes that there are two drivers ready to replace Logan Sargeant at Williams, should the American rookie not be retained for 2024. Williams’ second seat for next season is now the only unconfirmed position on the grid, after AlphaTauri announced last weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix that Yuki Tsunoda
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