P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Williams has announced it is withdrawing Logan Sargeant from this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix following damage sustained to Alex Albon’s
During Friday’s first practice session at Albert Park, Albon lost control of the car due to oversteer, crashing into the concrete wall and damaging the chassis extensively. Despite being unharmed, Albon’s car was left in need of repair, with no spare available due to time constraints. As a result, Albon’s teammate, Logan Sargeant, sat out of FP2 while the team assessed the chassis’s repairability. Ultimately, Williams Racing made the decision to withdraw Sargeant in favor of Albon for the rest of the weekend, using the damaged chassis from FP1 and FP2. While Albon’s reputation for scoring points influenced the decision, it left Sargeant feeling hard done by, despite his willingness to support the team. Team Principal James Vowles emphasized the need for maximizing points in a tight midfield battle, leading to the tough call against Sargeant.
