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Williams has “bigger problems” than its Formula 1 driver line-up amid rumours that Logan Sargeant could be replaced mid-season, according to boss James Vowles. Sargeant struggled to acclimatise to F1 during an inconsistent rookie season that saw him score one of the team’s 28 points and be out-qualified at all of the rounds. The American’s […]
During an inconsistent rookie season in F1, Sargeant struggled to acclimatise and scored only one of the team’s 28 points, being out-qualified in all rounds. The American continues to lag behind Alex Albon in 2024, facing benching in Australia due to his teammate’s chassis damage and rumours of Mercedes talent Antonelli replacing him with a reported FIA Superlicense request. Team principal Vowles stressed the need to focus on improving the team’s performance over driver decisions as Williams waits for their first point this season. While options are being considered for Albon’s future partners, Vowles emphasized that Antonelli’s rapid rise from Formula 4 to Formula 1 should be taken into account. Antonelli’s F1 prospects have been boosted by his testing with Mercedes and potential spot as Hamilton’s replacement at Ferrari, while Sargeant had another disappointing race in Miami with Magnussen’s contact at Turn 3.
