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Williams team principal James Vowles says the situation that led to Alex Albon taking over Logan Sargeant’s car at the Australian Grand Prix is “unacceptable in modern day Formula 1,” b…
Williams team principal James Vowles expressed his disappointment over the situation that led to Alex Albon taking over Logan Sargeant’s car at the Australian Grand Prix, calling it “unacceptable in modern day Formula 1” but also a reflection of the challenges the team is currently facing. Due to Albon’s heavy crash in FP1 and the subsequent damage to his chassis, Williams was left without a spare car for the race weekend, forcing them to withdraw Sargeant from the event. Vowles acknowledged that not having a spare chassis in F1 is a significant deficiency that the team needs to address through substantial changes. Despite the tough decision made to prioritize potential points-scoring opportunities by putting Albon in Sargeant’s car, Vowles commended Sargeant for his selfless acceptance and dedication to the team, emphasizing the importance of every race in the tight midfield competition. Going forward, Williams aims to avoid similar predicaments and improve their competitive position through necessary adjustments. The damaged chassis will be transported back to Williams’ headquarters in the UK for repairs before the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
