Logan Sargeant has put the challenging F1 Australian GP behind hi, as Alexander Albon thanks mechanics for the chassis repair.
It wasn’t easy for the Williams F1 crew in Australian GP, but it was much harder for Sargeant who had to give up his seat to Albon. The American driver did nothing wrong in the weekend, but had to pay the price for the Thai’s mistake.
With Williams behind on schedule on the production side, they only have two sets of chassis ready for the start of the 2024 season. A spare one is being made but with the Australian GP situation, it will be delayed further.
James Vowles took the heavy decision where Sargeant sat out which was certainly hard on the American. He had to take that out of his mind and focus on this weekend’s Japanese GP. “Australia was perhaps the most difficult weekend I’ve ever had to face as a driver and the same goes for the team,” he said.
“I really appreciate the fans for sticking by us with their incredible support at the track and back home. I’m looking to put this challenging moment behind us, learn from it and continue pushing together this season. I’ve taken the opportunity between races to head to Bali to stay sharp both mentally and physically, with plenty of time spent in the gym.
“I’m excited to be heading back to Japan so early in the season. Suzuka is iconic and is one of everyone’s favourite tracks on the calendar. I can’t wait to give it another go,” summed up Sargeant, who is set to drive in Japan after Williams were able to repair the chassis as per Albon.
“I am really looking forward to Suzuka, one of my favourite tracks, and of course the amazing Japanese fans,” said Albon. “Australia was clearly not how we want to go racing as a team, and it did unfortunately highlight the journey that we’re on. Despite this, the team trackside and back at Grove has really pulled together in an impressive way to repair the car and deliver it to the track on time, which we are all hugely thankful for.”
Here’s Alexander Albon on Williams not capitalising
Here’s James Vowles explaining all that happened pre-race
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