F1 News: Williams Chief Gives Update On Logan Sargeant Contract - "Make Sure We're On The Right Track"

Williams is in the final stages of evaluating Logan Sargeant's performance, with a decision on his 2024 contract imminent.

Williams is closely evaluating Logan Sargeant's performance before finalising his contract for the 2024 F1 season. Despite a mixed rookie campaign, Sargeant's recent improvement, including a season-best seventh in the Las Vegas Grand Prix Qualifying, indicates a positive trajectory.

Key Takeaways

• Williams has maintained a consistent approach towards Logan Sargeant, allowing him the entire season to demonstrate his capabilities. 
• Williams' chief, James Vowles, emphasises the importance of a comprehensive season-end analysis before committing to a new contract with Sargeant. 

As the 2024 Formula 1 season nears, the focus shifts to the finalisation of team rosters, with particular attention on Williams and their decision regarding Logan Sargeant's contract. Sargeant, who has had a mixed rookie season scoring just one point for the team, is the last unconfirmed seat for next year. His journey this year has been a rollercoaster, marked by a notable performance at the United States Grand Prix and a season-best starting position at the Las Vegas Grand Prix in seventh.

Williams' stance has been one of patience and careful evaluation. Team principal James Vowles, who joined the team in January, has consistently emphasised the need for a thorough assessment of Sargeant's overall performance before making any commitments. Vowles stated:

"I'm someone that was very clear from the beginning. I want to assess this across the season, not across one race, to make sure we make the right decision for this team and for the future of Logan as well.

"I just want to check through a full season of data one more time and look at the progress, look at mistakes, look the outliers, look for growth and just make sure we're on the right track."

The decision, which is expected to be made "shortly" and "within weeks" after the season's end, hinges on a detailed analysis of Sargeant's form throughout the year. Vowles aims to dissect the entire season, scrutinising Sargeant's progress, mistakes, and overall growth. This comprehensive review is crucial in determining whether Sargeant is the right fit for Williams in the coming season.

Although it is highly anticipated that Williams will give Sargeant another year to hopefully progress in the sport, there have been various rumours of potential replacements. Mercedes test driver Frederik Vesti has been the most recent name to be thrown into the ring for the position.