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New contender emerges in frame to replace struggling Sargeant
According to Swiss publication Blick, the 2022 Formula 2 champion and current Aston Martin reserve driver is in negotiations with Williams to replace Logan Sargeant. Sargeant’s position at Williams has been uncertain, and his recent crash during qualifying at Suzuka has not helped his case. Despite the support shown by Williams team principal James Vowles, Sargeant’s seat appears to be increasingly under threat. There are rumors that Drugovich, who is financially backed, could potentially secure a drive with Williams in 2024. Mick Schumacher’s hopes of a full-time return to F1 next year have reportedly been dashed, as Williams boss Vowles chose not to offer him a seat. Schumacher may instead combine his Mercedes F1 reserve role with a potential World Endurance Championship drive with Alpine. Liam Lawson, who stood in for the injured Daniel Ricciardo at AlphaTauri, has ruled himself out from moving to Williams on loan and will take on a test and reserve role for Red Bull instead.
Source: Crash
