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Albon could take over Sargeant’s F1 car if crashed chassis is unrepairable
Williams does not have a spare chassis on site, but team principal James Vowles has confirmed the option to switch Albon to Logan Sargeant’s car on Saturday, leaving the American on the sidelines. Albon had a significant accident in FP1 at Albert Park, damaging the engine, gearbox, and chassis. The team will assess the damaged chassis with non-destructive testing to decide if repairs are feasible under a curfew joker. The final decision on repair work will be made after FP2. Vowles indicated that racing at this stage without a spare chassis was a calculated risk for Williams. A potential move to Sargeant’s car may be considered for Albon, the senior driver expected to score points.
