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Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles has revealed he elected to overlook Mick Schumacher to replace Logan Sargeant to invest in the team’s available driver pool. Last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix proved to be Sargeant’s last F1 outing as wrecking Williams’ latest upgrade package in a huge FP3 crash proved to be the last straw. […]
During the last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, Sargeant’s F1 career ended abruptly after crashing Williams’ new upgrade package, leading to his departure. Talks were rumored between James Vowles and Red Bull regarding a potential loan deal for Liam Lawson, but Williams ultimately chose Franco Colapinto to complete the remaining nine races of the 2024 season alongside Alex Albon. Vowles mentioned that Lawson’s contract with Red Bull made him unavailable as an option. Despite Mick Schumacher being considered, Vowles decided to give the opportunity to Colapinto instead, believing in investing in the future of Williams and nurturing young talent over past achievements. This decision showcases Williams’ commitment to developing new generations of drivers and focusing on progressing as a team.
