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Ford’s step back into the world of sportscars has seen a career reprieve for former Williams F1 driver Logan Sargeant.
Former Williams Formula 1 driver Logan Sargeant’s career has received a boost with Ford’s return to the world of sportscars. Sargeant was let go by Williams after the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix due to a series of crashes, including a significant one during practice. During his time with Williams in 2023 and 2024, Sargeant made history by becoming the first American driver in 30 years to earn a World Championship point at the United States GP. After a brief stint testing with Meyer Shank Racing and IDEC Sport, Sargeant withdrew from a role in the European Le Mans Series, citing the intense nature of F1. Now, Sargeant is set to join Ford’s new sportscar programme in the World Endurance Championship, where he will drive the team’s Hypercar with an Oreca chassis alongside Mike Rockenfeller and Sebastian Priaulx. Ford’s Manager of the Hypercar Programme, Dan Sayers, praised Sargeant’s technical expertise, highlighting the significance of having an American driver like him back at Le Mans. The move is anticipated to be supported by Sargeant’s former Team Principal James Vowles, who believes in his potential to excel in various racing series.
