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Alex Albon has conceded that having to use older specification parts in the Monaco Grand Prix cost his Williams Formula 1 team-mate Logan Sargeant last weekend. Williams has been laboured with part shortages in the opening rounds this season amid the team’s push to overhaul its car concept this term creating tight deadlines. The Grove-based […]
Williams has faced challenges with part shortages in the early races of the season due to their efforts to revamp the car concept, resulting in tight deadlines. The team did not have a spare chassis until the sixth race in Miami, and Sargeant had to step in after Albon’s incident in Australia. While they now have a third tub on-site for each race weekend, upgrades have been limited to a single car. In the recent Monte Carlo race, Albon received an updated rear wing, leading to the team’s first points in 2024 by advancing to Q3. Sargeant, however, had a tough time, finishing 15th in part due to using last season’s rear wing. Williams plans to provide Sargeant with the upgrades at the Spanish Grand Prix, aiming to address concerns about running different configurations and ensuring equal opportunities for both drivers. Sargeant recognizes the challenges of showcasing his skills when facing such disparities and acknowledges uncertainties about his future with Williams, as the team explores options with Bottas and Sainz.
