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Williams team principal James Vowles has refuted claims that Williams are looking to put Mercedes junior Andrea Kimi Antonelli in the FW46 in place of current driver Logan Sargeant.
Williams team principal James Vowles addressed the rumors of F2 driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli possibly replacing Logan Sargeant, emphasizing they have bigger issues to tackle than driver changes at present. Antonelli, at 17, is not yet eligible for F1, but has participated in private test sessions with Mercedes due to his junior driver status. There’s speculation about Williams seeking special dispensation from the FIA for Antonelli to obtain his super license early. Vowles stressed the team’s main focus is on improving the car rather than driver decisions in the upcoming seasons. He highlighted Antonelli’s rapid progression from F4 to F2 and potentially to F1, acknowledging the significant leap in such a short time. Williams has its own young driver program and maintains a meritocratic approach, stating Sargeant must meet performance targets to secure his seat.
