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Albon could take over Sargeant’s F1 car if crashed chassis is unrepairable
Williams Racing team principal James Vowles confirmed that there is no spare chassis on site and considering switching Alex Albon to Logan Sargeant’s car after Albon’s huge accident during FP1 in Albert Park. Albon hit a concrete wall with the right side of the car at high speed, causing damage to the engine, gearbox, and chassis, leaving him out of FP2. The team will conduct non-destructive testing to assess if the damaged chassis can be repaired overnight. Vowles emphasized the importance of scoring points in the championship and the decision will be made after FP2 based on the car’s performance and available options. If Albon switches to Sargeant’s car, Williams will have to use parts from Albon’s pool. Vowles admitted that not having a spare chassis for the early races was a calculated risk that did not pay off in this situation.
