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Sargeant set ‘clear targets’ by Vowles to keep 2024 Williams seat
Williams team boss James Vowles has set “clear targets” for Logan Sargeant to meet in order to retain his seat for the 2024 season, but expressed the team’s desire to have him in the car next year. Sargeant, a rookie, has faced criticism for his recent poor performances, including crashing during qualifying at the Dutch Grand Prix. Liam Lawson, Mick Schumacher, and Felipe Drugovich have been mentioned as potential replacements if Sargeant is not retained, but Vowles indicated that Williams’ first choice is to continue with the rookie driver in 2024. Vowles emphasized that the team is working with Sargeant and wants him to succeed. He also mentioned the challenges faced by rookie drivers in this season. Williams will continue to invest in Sargeant and their young driver program until a decision is reached. Vowles acknowledged that Sargeant is currently not using the same aerodynamic specifications as Alex Albon due to reliability issues faced by the team. Despite the setbacks, Vowles praised Sargeant’s progress and performance at the Suzuka circuit until the accident occurred during qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Source: RacingNews 365
