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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. […]
Last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix marked Sargeant’s final F1 appearance as a crash during FP3 with Williams’ new upgrades led to his departure. Talks between Vowles and Red Bull for a potential loan involving Liam Lawson were hindered by Lawson’s contractual situation. Instead, Williams promoted Franco Colapinto to race with Alex Albon for the remaining races in 2024. Despite Mick Schumacher being a candidate, Vowles decided to prioritize Williams’ academy driver, Colapinto, over Schumacher due to his belief in investing in future talent. Vowles emphasized Williams’ tradition of nurturing young talent, reflecting a strategic long-term approach for the team’s development. The decision to prioritize Colapinto over Schumacher was rooted in the belief that investing in new generations of drivers is crucial for Williams’ progression.
