P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Vowles warns Sargeant Suzuka crash will affect 2024
James Vowles, Williams Team Principal, has warned that Logan Sargeant’s accident during qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix will have an impact on the team’s preparations for 2024. Sargeant crashed halfway through Q1, causing significant damage to his car. This was his second crash in four races, following his accident in qualifying for the Dutch GP. Vowles confirmed that Sargeant had been using an older aerodynamic package due to difficulties in obtaining parts. The cost cap imposed on teams means that Williams has to consider whether to produce extra spare parts for Sargeant or focus on other areas of development. While they have sufficient resources to handle this accident, it will require diverting attention away from other items until the end of the year.
Source: RacingNews 365
