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Williams F1 boss James Vowles said Logan Sargeant “reached the limit” of his capabilities at the team, prompting a mid-season switch for rookie Franco Colapinto. The writing was seemingly on the wall for Sargeant when an unforced era saw him cause significant damage to his FW46 Williams machine during the final practice session of the […]
Logan Sargeant’s fate in the 2024 F1 campaign seemed sealed after a costly error in the final practice at Zandvoort caused significant damage to his Williams. Despite rumors, it was later officially confirmed that Colapinto would replace Sargeant as Alex Albon’s teammate for the remainder of the season. According to Vowles, Sargeant’s dismissal was not solely due to the crash, but rather his inability to match Albon’s race pace. The decision, though difficult, was made considering Sargeant’s performance limitations and the strain it would put on the team in the remaining races. Vowles acknowledged Sargeant’s progress but felt a step up was necessary, which unfortunately did not happen in 2024. The mid-season driver swap was a tough call, as Vowles noted that no Team Boss wants to make such a disruptive change during the season.
