(Motorsport-Total.com) – Logan Sargeant will make his Formula 1 debut at the United States Grand Prix in October and will contest the first free practice session at the Williams. For the 60-minute session, he takes over the W44 of the current regular driver Nicholas Latifi, and he is being traded as his possible successor.
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Logan Sargeant gets his first FT1 on home soil
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Sargeant was inducted into Williams Academy last October. A good week later, the 21-year-old took part in the Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi.
He will be the first American to compete in a Formula 1 session since Alexander Rossi in 2015. It is Williams’ second mandatory practice session with a rookie this year after Nyck de Vries drove for the team at Barcelona (overview).
“I’m super excited that I’ll have the opportunity to do my first free practice session in Austin. Getting the chance at the US Grand Prix is something very special for me,” says Sargeant, looking forward to his commitment on home soil.
“A big thank you to Williams for the trust and belief that I can do a good job. My goal will be to learn as much as possible with the new generation of cars. I’m looking forward to getting the most out of it experience and really enjoy it.”
Sports director Sven Smeets adds: “Logan has demonstrated a high level of skill and maturity this season through his performances on and off the track. He has won races in Formula 2 and also worked hard in the simulator sessions.”
“It seemed only right to reward those achievements with the opportunity for him to take part in a free practice session in Austin. We look forward to seeing him behind the wheel of the FW44 and hearing how his performance and feedback compares Help the team prepare for the Austin race.”
In his first Formula 2 season, Sargeant has already celebrated two victories and two more podiums. The American is currently in third place in the overall standings.
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