Logan Sargeant has struggled as far as the primary Components 1 driver to characterize the US since Alexander Rossi in 2015. However this previous weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix is a possible signal of enchancment heading towards the second half of the season. 

9 races into the 2023 Components 1 season, rookie Logan Sargeant has but to attain a degree for Williams. In the meantime, teammate Alex Albon has been driving beautifully.

Whereas nobody essentially anticipated the Floridian to be forward of or degree with Albon, he’s at the moment solely forward of fellow rookie Nyck de Vries within the driver standings, due to a tiebreaker since each drivers are scoreless.

Sargeant’s early struggles this yr have shortly led to rumors that he could possibly be changed by Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher.

However at this level, the discuss is simply that; rumors. Nevertheless, if the 22-year-old doesn’t present enchancment as we head towards the summer season break, these rumors will start to achieve traction.

Logan Sargeant has talked about that he’s trying ahead to this present stretch of European tracks on the Components 1 calendar.

These European tracks will present some familiarity to Sargeant, as they’re tracks he has seen throughout his time in Components 2 and Components 3.

This weekend’s race in Austria kicked off a stretch of six straight European circuits. It was considered one of Sargeant’s strongest races of his younger profession. He completed in thirteenth place and briefly ran within the factors about midway by the 71-lap race across the 10-turn, 2.683-mile (4.318-kilometer) Pink Bull Ring highway course.

Regardless of choosing up a monitor limits penalty — like seven different drivers — Sargeant left Austria along with his greatest end for the reason that season opener in Bahrain. He has confirmed on a number of events that he can race and make passes so long as he can keep on the lead lap. One strong qualifying session may probably be all he must snag his first factors earlier than the summer season break.

Components 1 is about for a fast turnaround, with the British Grand Prix scheduled for Sunday, July 9. Can Sargeant hold his momentum going at Silverstone Circuit? The race is about to be broadcast dwell on ESPN2 beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET, so start a free trial of FuboTV now!

• Printed on 07/03/2023 at 10:30 AM
• Final up to date at 07/03/2023 at 10:30 AM