Williams F1 has announced that Logan Sargent will be appointed as a driver for 2023 before the F1 super license is finalized, saying it would be ‘unfair’ to keep other drivers waiting for an F1 seat. He said it was because he thought
Former Williams F1 team principal Jost Capito has said F2 driver Logan Sargent will only win a race seat for 2023 if he obtains the required FIA super license points during the weekend of the American Grand Prix. clarified.
Logan Sargent faced pressure to meet his 40 F1 superlicence points after the FIA-F2 final round in Abu Dhabi, but he avoided the risk and finished fourth in the rankings. .
A day later, Williams F1 officially announced the appointment of Logan Sargent as its driver for 2023. It has been confirmed that he will succeed Nicholas Latifi, who has terminated his contract.
Joest Capito has since resigned from his role as Williams F1 team principal, but in a pre-season interview he publicly stated why Logan Sargent would win the seat before obtaining his F1 superlicence. He said there were “a lot” behind the decision.
“I spoke with other drivers,” said Jost Kapito.
“I think it’s unfair to make Mick[Schumacher]or[Antonio]Giovinazzi or someone pushing[the seat]wait when you know what you’re going to do.”
“I think it’s fair to tell them what you’re going to do if you know what you’re going to do, and if you tell them what you’re going to do, say it publicly. can also
“We as a team have been very open, open and honest. If we made that decision, why shouldn’t we communicate it?”
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Logan Sargent becomes the first American driver to race full-time in F1 since Scott Speed at Toro Rosso in 2007. Alexander Rossi was the last American driver on the grid with five races at Marussia at the end of the 2015 season.
Jost Capito said the timing of announcing Logan Sargent’s plans was also intended to coincide with the race in Austin, USA.
“It’s only natural to be an American driver, to be Austin and to make the most of it,” said Jost Capito.
“That’s why it worked out so well in Austin.”
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