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James Vowles has explained why Williams decided to retain Logan Sargeant for 2024, even though “there were other choices”.
Sargeant had a difficult rookie F1 season and struggled in qualifying compared to his teammate. His future in F1 was uncertain until Williams confirmed him for 2024 after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Vowles, speaking on the Sky Sports F1 review show, explained that he wanted to invest in the future of individuals and believed in Sargeant’s potential. Despite struggling throughout the year, Sargeant showed improvement in the last few races and demonstrated his ability to handle pressure and fight for points. Williams chose to invest in him because they believe in his potential and want to provide an environment for him to continue growing and succeeding in the future.
