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Two F1 drivers are fighting for their futures – the race is on
Logan Sargeant, the American rookie driver in Formula 1, has struggled to score points this season, unlike his teammate Alex Albon who has had impressive performances for Williams. Albon has consistently finished in the top eight and collected points in four out of the last seven races. Conversely, Sargeant has only managed to finish as high as 11th once. Sargeant’s missed opportunities, such as a collision with Valtteri Bottas at the Italian Grand Prix, have hindered his chances of scoring his first points. Williams team principal James Vowles has expressed support for Sargeant but emphasized that he needs to earn his seat for the 2024 season. Despite Vowles’ vote of confidence, Sargeant may have already missed his chance to prove himself and faces competition from drivers like Nyck de Vries and Mick Schumacher. Meanwhile, Zhou Guanyu is fighting to retain his seat at Alfa Romeo Sauber alongside Valtteri Bottas and has shown progress in his sophomore season, although the team’s lack of competitiveness has limited his opportunities to shine. The return of the Chinese Grand Prix may provide a boost to Zhou’s chances of staying with Alfa Romeo.
Source: Crash.net
