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Logan Sargeant has been dropped by Williams for the rest of the 2024 season, and the team will promote junior driver Franco Colapinto into its second race seat. The American’s future has been under…
“Logan Sargeant has been dropped by Williams for the rest of the 2024 season, with Franco Colapinto stepping in to take over the second race seat. The decision follows previous confirmation that Carlos Sainz will be taking Sargeant’s seat on a full-time basis from 2025. Williams made the choice to replace Sargeant after a heavy crash in the Dutch Grand Prix FP3 session, selecting Argentinian rookie Colapinto for the remaining races of the season. Despite the difficulty of the decision, team principal James Vowles stated that it was made in order to maximize the team’s points-scoring potential in a competitive midfield battle. Colapinto, currently sixth in the Formula 2 championship, expressed excitement and readiness for his F1 debut at the Italian Grand Prix, aiming to contribute to Williams’ journey towards the front of the grid. Sargeant, on the other hand, with one point from 36 starts, will be supported by Williams to continue his racing career.”
