Logan Sargeant’s instant F1 future appears to be like to be more and more unsure with Williams exploring alternate options for the rest of the 2024 F1 season.
James Vowles has grown more and more pissed off with Sargeant, notably after his heavy shunt in ultimate observe on the Dutch Grand Prix.
If Williams determine to interchange Sargeant, who may take his place?
Liam Lawson
Based on ESPN, Williams enquired with Pink Bull to debate whether or not Liam Lawson can be out there on mortgage for the remainder of the season.
Lawson continues to be their third and take a look at driver after Pink Bull determined to not make any adjustments to their – or VCARB’s – driver line-up in the course of the summer time break.
As per the aforementioned report, Vowles met with Christian Horner to debate Lawson’s availability.
Horner informed media together with Crash.web on Zandvoort on Sunday that Pink Bull can be open to the thought.
Nevertheless, the caveat is that Pink Bull would doubtlessly nonetheless prefer to have Lawson as an possibility this season ought to they wish to substitute Sergio Perez or Daniel Ricciardo.
Mick Schumacher
One other driver within the combine to affix Williams is Mick Schumacher.
Schumacher missed out on an Alpine drive for 2025 with Jack Doohan getting the nod for subsequent yr.
This leaves the German with no apparent route again into F1.
A brief stint at Williams may very well be on the playing cards although.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is determined to see Schumacher make a return – and given his availability, he’s the obvious possibility for Williams.
Nevertheless, Schumacher’s observe file of heavy shunts throughout his ultimate season with Haas may put Vowles off signing him.
If Schumacher impresses at Williams, maybe Audi would then take a punt on him sooner or later?
Franco Colapinto
Based on BBC Sport, Franco Colapinto is an out of doors alternative to interchange Sargeant.
Colapinto is a part of Williams’ driver academy and has proven indicators of promise in FIA System 2.
The 21-year-old sits sixth total within the F2 standings, 9 factors forward of Mercedes protege Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
The BBC report famous: “Franco Colapinto, who’s on the Williams growth programme and is racing in System 2 this yr, is one other title who has been talked about however is taken into account an out of doors wager.”
Felipe Drugovich
2022 F2 champion Felipe Drugovich is one other driver who has been linked with Williams prior to now.
The Brazilian was reportedly within the body to affix Grove earlier than Sargeant received the call-up.
Since successful the F2 title, Drugovich has been a part of Aston Martin’s growth programme.
With loads of current F1 expertise – and a strong observe file – Drugovich may be an possibility if Lawson or Schumacher aren’t out there to Williams.
