P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Williams steering wheel brake bias glitch sent Sargeant off in F1 Bahrain GP
An unexpected bias shift led the American driver to slide into a run-off area at Turn 4, requiring a pit stop for a new steering wheel to address the issue. Despite finishing 20th, Sargeant struggled with uncommanded brake bias movements during the race. The team manager, Vowles, emphasized the electronic issues faced and the need to understand and prevent their recurrence in the future. Both Sargeant and teammate Albon experienced power unit temperature problems, compromising their race performance. Vowles expressed confidence in the team’s potential to compete higher up if these technical challenges are overcome. Albon acknowledged the challenges but saw promise in the team’s pace during certain parts of the race.
