It’s official: Logan Sargeant has lost his Williams F1 ride. The team announced the American’s departure on Tuesday after a disastrous Dutch Grand Prix.
Sargeant will be replaced at Williams by rookie Franco Colapinto for the remainder of the F1 2024 season. But what’s next for Logan Sargeant?
Logan Sargeant as Williams reserve driver
Williams Racing has confirmed that Logan Sargeant “will remain a member of the Williams family” and that the outfit “will be supporting him to continue his racing career.”
That’s a vague statement that could mean several different things at once. It could mean Williams is retaining Sargeant as a reserve, test, or simulator driver. It could imply that Williams will help Sargeant to find a seat in a different race series.
However, it could also imply that Williams won’t let any preexisting contracts stand in Sargeant’s way if he were to find a ride for himself. The team may be following the “if you love them, let them go” mentality.
Still, the most likely option for Sargeant during the remainder of 2024 is to remain with Williams in some capacity, as he has experience with the team’s current machinery. After the end of the season, however, it would not be surprising to see Williams and Sargeant part ways.
