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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was surprised by Logan Sargeant’s struggles in Formula 1 that led to the American being replaced by Williams earlier this week. Sargeant was dropped after crashing hea…
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri expressed surprise at Logan Sargeant’s struggles in Formula 1, which led to the American’s replacement by Williams earlier this week. Sargeant was dropped after a heavy crash during the Dutch Grand Prix weekend and will be substituted by rookie Franco Colapinto for the remainder of the season. Piastri, who was Sargeant’s teammate in Formula 3 in 2020, and often raced against him in various categories, believes Sargeant couldn’t showcase his true talent in F1.
Piastri mentioned reaching out to Sargeant, finding him okay but shocked by the situation in F1. Despite Sargeant’s modest record of just one point in 36 race starts, Piastri emphasized Sargeant’s unfulfilled potential, stating that he was one of the fastest competitors in junior categories.
Alex Albon, Sargeant’s former F1 teammate, also praised the Floridian, highlighting his belief in Sargeant’s capabilities to excel in his future endeavors. Albon shared his sympathy for Sargeant’s situation, expressing confidence in Sargeant’s bright future regardless of the recent challenges he faced in Formula 1.
