Williams drop Logan Sargeant and announce surprise replacement for rest of F1 season

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Williams have dropped Logan Sargeant with Franco Colapinto set to drive for the remainder of the F1 season starting at this week’s Italian Grand Prix. A statement from the team read: “Williams Racing announces that Franco Colapinto will race with the team for the remainder of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season and will compete from the Italian Grand Prix alongside Alex Albon. Coming into F1 mid-season will be an enormous learning curve but I am up for the challenge, and I’m fully focused on working as hard as I can with Alex and the team to make it a success.” open image in gallery Logan Sargeant of United States and Williams walks in the Paddock after crashing during final practice While Vowles added: “To replace a driver mid-season is not a decision we have taken lightly, but we believe this gives Williams the best chance to compete for points over the remainder of the season. open image in gallery Argentine driver Franco Colapinto will replace Logan Sargeant at Williams “Logan remains a talented driver and we will support him to continue his racing career for the future.