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Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles has admitted it must “develop better tools” to avoid repeating the penalty Logan Sargeant
Sargeant was penalized for an illegal pass after overtaking Hulkenberg under a mid-race caution period, resulting in him finishing as the final classified runner in 17th. Williams’ Vowles explained that they lacked clear footage to determine the correct position during the incident. The team accepted the stewards’ decision as post-race penalties cannot be appealed in Formula 1. Sargeant expressed confusion over why he wasn’t instructed to give back the position under the Safety Car, believing he was way ahead at the time. He stated he would have complied if directed by the FIA. The incident highlighted the need for improved tools and processes to avoid such situations in the future.
