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The problems that forced Williams to sideline Logan Sargeant at F1’s Australian GP will cost it a spare chassis in Japan as well and further delay its upgrade plan. Now team principal James Vowles has spoken to the media, here’s what we know about how big a setback Williams has suffered
The problems that led Williams to sideline Logan Sargeant at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix will also cost them a spare chassis in Japan, further delaying their upgrade plan.
After Alex Albon’s crash in Melbourne, Williams gave Sargeant’s car to Albon, believing he had a better chance of scoring points with only one car on Sunday.
Williams’ compromised winter left them behind with their car build, with principal James Vowles deeming the lack of a spare chassis “unacceptable.”
The team’s delay in preparing all three chassis for race one in Bahrain led to the setback in having a spare in Australia.
Despite Williams not being able to afford taking risks, Vowles maintains that they didn’t tell the drivers to avoid damaging the car at all costs.
