Franco Colapinto Replaces Logan Sargeant at Williams

Williams Racing has opted to replace Logan Sargeant with Franco Colapinto, a young driver from their academy, for the remaining races of the 2024 season. Team principal James Vowles explained that while Mick Schumacher was considered, he was deemed 'not special enough' for the role despite improvements since his time at Haas. Vowles noted that contractual issues with Red Bull reserve Liam Lawson also eliminated him as an option. Colapinto's extensive simulator experience and familiarity with the current car were key factors in Williams' decision to prioritize internal talent development over more experienced drivers. The move follows Sargeant's disappointing performance, during which he failed to score points and suffered multiple crashes. Colapinto is now set to make his Formula 1 debut at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza.