Williams F1 officially announces the appointment of Logan Sargent in 2023[F1-Gate.com]

Williams Racing has officially announced Logan Sargent as a driver for 2023.

Logan Sargent finished the season ranked 4th in the 2022 FIA-F2 Championship with two feature race wins and two podiums for 148 points and being named Rookie of the Year. end. He has qualified for an F1 Super License.

Williams Academy star Logan Sargent completes the squad’s line-up for the 2023 season with Alex Albon. First American driver since 2015.

“To be given the opportunity to compete in Formula 1 with Williams Racing is a huge honor and a dream come true,” said Logan Sargent.

“I would like to thank everyone at Williams Racing and Dorilton Motorsport for their support since the day I first joined the team at the 2021 United States Grand Prix.”

“Participating in the Williams Driver Academy over the past year has given me an important platform to grow as a driver and prepare for the next chapter. Join me on this journey as the team seeks to move up the grid. I am ready and excited.”

Jost Kapit, CEO and team principal of Williams Racing, said: “Following the final F2 event of the season in Abu Dhabi, we are delighted to officially announce Logan as our driver for next year after qualifying for a superlicence.” comment.

“Logan will join Alex in completing an exciting driver line-up for 2023. He has had a strong rookie season in Formula.We look forward to seeing him step up in F1.We will take that journey with him. I am here to support

Williams Racing Sporting Director Sven Smeets said: “After becoming an integral part of our driver academy, it is an honor for the team to be able to give Logan the opportunity to race in Formula 1 for Williams Racing next year. It’s a proud moment,” he said.

“Seeing an academy driver take a seat in Formula 1 is a motivation for all other academy drivers and demonstrates the legitimacy of the program and the platform it provides. We will prepare him on track. But we will also be working hard off track over the winter to ensure he is in the best possible position for the start of 2023.”