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Logan Sargeant is driving to secure his Formula 1 future with Williams, having only been extended for a second season following the conclusion of last year’s championship.
Williams Team Principal James Vowles denies that Logan Sargeant must impress early in the current Formula 1 season to secure his place on the grid despite his challenging rookie campaign last year. Sargeant had to wait until after the season ended to learn Williams’ decision about his 2024 seat but was retained alongside Alex Albon for a second season. Despite being out-qualified by his teammate at every race weekend and facing a run of crashes in the second half of the season, Sargeant’s seat is not in danger after just a few Grand Prix weekends if his results aren’t spectacular. Vowles emphasizes the importance of progress and continual improvement rather than early standout performances, highlighting Sargeant’s experience and the need for him to build on it without errors. Vowles stressed that Sargeant needs to show development and consistent improvement as the season progresses, allowing him to solidify his position on the team.
