Logan Sargeant blames Williams’ old front wing for his sub-par Monza finish 

Logan Sargeant has consistory been out-performed by his teammate Alex Albon in 2023.

Logan Sargeant blames Williams’ old front wing for his sub-par Monza finish 

Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant (Via IMAGO)

Monza was a demanding weekend for Logan Sargeant, especially after his incidents at Zandvoort, which led to installing an older front wing on his car. Whereas his teammate Alex Albon achieved a commendable finish, earning a six-point earning finish. The difference in their performances added to the complexity of the team’s weekend at Monza, highlighting the various challenges they encountered.

At the Dutch GP in Zandvoort, the American driver faced a challenging situation. He spun into the barrier during qualifying and collided with the wall during the race due to a loss of hydraulics. As a consequence of these unfortunate events, the team decided to equip Sargeant with an older front wing for the race at Monza

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Logan Sargeant’s Q3 elimination placed him in the 15th grid position for the race on Sunday. As the race unfolded, he worked hard to secure an 11th place. However, his hopes of earning his first Formula 1 point were dashed when he was overtaken by Valtteri Bottas. Additionally, a penalty for contact with Bottas further dropped him to 13th, marking a challenging day for the American driver. Whereas his teammate Alex Albon showcased a more impressive performance, ultimately securing P7

Following an overwhelming race weekend, Sargeant openly discussed the challenges he faced with the car and how the changed front wing had a significant impact on his performance throughout the event. “The rear was super light. I had to run a different spec front wing this weekend. I think that’s what really hurt our balance.” said Logan Stargent, as reported by RacingNews365.

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Williams boss drops a hint over Logan Sargeant’s future

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In the 2023 Formula 1 season, Logan Sargeant has not yet managed to earn any points. Nonetheless, he showcased his best race results of the season in Bahrain and the British Grand Prix, securing 12th and 11th positions, respectively. Additionally, he displayed his strongest qualifying performance at the Dutch Grand Prix. 

While Logan Sargeant is yet to secure any points this season, Williams’ team principal, James Vowles, remains optimistic about his performance. This optimism came from Sargeant’s encouraging performance at Monza, where he finished in the 13th position, even after receiving a penalty for a collision on the final lap.

On the team radio, Vowles congratulated Logan Sargeant after the Monza race. Vowles acknowledged Sargeant’s strong performance during the race and noted that there’s still a chance for him to earn his first Formula 1 point in the future.  “Well done, Logan tough fight there today you held your own for a long long period of time,” Williams chief James Vowles told Sargeant after the conclusion of Monza. “That point with your name is still out there.”

During an interview with the Mirror, Vowles expressed his commitment to invest in Logan Sargeant as a driver. Vowles indicated that his primary strategy is to support and develop Logan Sargeant’s potential in Formula 1 to extract the best performance from him. 

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