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Logan Sargeant crashed midway through the opening free practice session in Japan, resulting in a red flag stoppage.
Williams team principal James Vowles has confirmed that Logan Sargeant’s chassis survived his heavy FP1 crash in Japan, but other components sustained significant damage. Sargeant crashed at Turn 7 during practice after going onto the grass, marking the second recent heavy impact for Williams after Alex Albon’s crash in Australia. Despite the damage, the chassis remains intact, while the suspension and gearbox have major issues. Vowles mentioned that returning for FP2 would be challenging due to the extensive damage. He clarified that Sargeant’s crash was not an attempt to prove a point, but rather a misjudgment of track positioning. Vowles emphasized that the mistake was not related to pushing the car to its limits, displaying frustration over the incident.
