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Earlier in the week, Logan Sargeant joined a few other drivers in southern California for a test day driving an IndyCar around the Thermal Club course. Meyer Shank Racing gave the 23-year-old American driver his first taste piloting IndyCar machinery after his nearly two-year stint in Formula 1 came to an early end in August. […]
Meyer Shank Racing provided the 23-year-old American driver his first opportunity to drive an IndyCar, following his early exit from Formula 1 in August. Sargeant impressed at the test, ranking third fastest among the six drivers at the event. Co-owner Mike Shank is convinced of Sargeant’s potential and is considering offering him a chance in a top American racing series, despite the team’s rosters being filled. Sargeant found the MSR Honda chassis to be uniquely different from the cars he’s driven before in his career. Although his 2025 plans remain uncertain, the IndyCar experience adds to his extensive racing background in the European formula ladder. Sargeant enjoyed his time with MSR, praising the team’s professionalism and positive atmosphere during the test.
