The Canadian Grand Prix didn’t deliver the results Logan Sargeant had hoped for. Despite showing promise in the qualifiers by driving his Williams into Q2, the race – plagued by unpredictable weather conditions – saw him bow out early due to a crash. This was a disappointing performance for a driver who has been under scrutiny for some time.
2024 is a make-or-break year for Logan Sargeant. Team boss James Vowles warned the 23-year-old driver that he needed to pull out all the stops to retain his seat after a lackluster debut season. Nine races and zero championship points later, little progress has been made. In Canada, Sargeant had a chance to finish in the top ten for the first time, but a crash in lap 25 prematurely ended his race.
“The conditions were not ideal,” he admitted afterwards. “Of course, I would have preferred a different outcome. It simply wasn’t good enough, I made too many mistakes.” The American driver is not afraid to critically evaluate his performance. “I’m very disappointed in myself, I drove well all weekend. Now we just have to look ahead.”
Regardless, Logan Sargeant must fear for his place in Formula 1. With the reappointment of Alex Albon, Williams has one more seat to fill for 2025. According to team boss James Vowles, Sargeant is an option, although his current performance doesn’t make him a strong candidate. Meanwhile, Vowles is singing the praises of Carlos Sainz, who still doesn’t have a contract for the upcoming season. According to the Brit, Sainz is ‘the first choice’ for the team from Grove.
