{"id":298089,"date":"2023-12-01T17:08:58","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T17:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=298089"},"modified":"2023-12-01T17:08:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T17:08:58","slug":"williams-confirm-american-f1-star-logan-sargeant-will-race-for-them-next-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/racing\/f1\/williams-confirm-american-f1-star-logan-sargeant-will-race-for-them-next-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Williams confirm American F1 star Logan Sargeant will race for them next season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Williams have confirmed that Logan Sargeant has extended his contract to drive for the team in 2024. There had been scepticism over whether the American would keep his seat after winning just one point this year.<\/p>\n
Sargeant was outperformed by Williams team-mate Alex Albon in 2023. However, there were signs of progress in the second half of the season.<\/p>\n
The 22-year-old scored his first point in F1 at the US Grand Prix and then produced a strong qualifying performance in Las Vegas. Williams boss James Vowles hinted that the team would keep Sargeant for another year in a cryptic radio message after Sunday\u2019s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour contribution this year has been excellent. It\u2019s really a proud moment that you\u2019ve grown so much during the season. I\u2019m looking forward to the winter together and many more,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
However, Williams remained coy on Sargeant\u2019s future. He remained the last driver to confirm their place on the grid for next year.<\/p>\n
Quizzed on Sargeant\u2019s future later on, Vowles added: \u201cWhatever happens, Logan has been a part of our Academy for many years. And he will always be a part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n
He continued: \u201cYou can see signs that he is doing what we need to keep the seat. But we are not in a position to do that yet to confirm.\u201d<\/p>\n
Williams have now finally confirmed that Sargeant will drive for them in 2024. In a statement posted on their website, the team said: \u201cAfter his rookie season with the team, which saw the 22-year-old become the first American driver to score an F1 point in 30 years, Logan demonstrated the fundamental speed required to perform at the highest level, building on these foundations race by race, solidifying his place in our line-up.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sargeant added: “I am thrilled to be continuing with Williams Racing for the 2024 season.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has been an incredible journey with the team so far, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue developing as a driver within such a talented and dedicated group.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have exciting plans for the future, and I can’t wait to contribute to the team’s success in the coming year.”<\/p>\n
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