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Albon takes over Sargeant’s F1 chassis for remainder of Australian GP
Albon had a serious accident in Turn 6 during the first free practice session on Friday morning, leading to a chassis change for him due to the unavailability of a spare chassis at Williams. As a result, Albon will use team-mate Sargeant’s car for the rest of the Melbourne weekend. Team boss James Vowles emphasized the tough decision was made to maximize the team’s potential to score points in a tight midfield battle. Albon expressed the challenging situation for both himself and Sargeant, highlighting Sargeant’s professionalism and team spirit. Williams not having a spare chassis in Melbourne exposed the delays faced during the winter period, emphasizing the need for significant changes within the team. Albon, reflecting on the crash, mentioned his surprise at the car’s reaction over the Turn 6 exit kerbs, emphasizing the need to focus on maximizing performance for the weekend.
