The Williams Racing Formula 1 team terminates the contract with driver Logan Sargent and hires a new pilot to replace him.
Williams announced Sargent's replacement immediately after the Grand Prix in the Netherlands, where the young driver crashed the car once again during practice.
By the way, according to unofficial estimates, Logan has already "stuffed" cars for $3 million this season. In terms of this indicator, Sargent is close to the "record holder" Sergio Perez.
As for the new Williams Racing driver, it will be Argentine Franco Colapinto. He will drive for the team starting from the Italian Grand Prix. If Williams is satisfied with Colapinto's performance, he may stay with the team for the next season.
Franco Colapinto to race for the remainder of the 2024 season.
Franco Colapinto to race for the remainder of the 2024 season.
— Atlassian Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) August 27, 2024Franco Colapinto is an Argentine race car driver born on May 27, 2003. He began his career in karting, where he quickly established himself. In 2018, Colapinto moved to the formula series, making his debut in Formula 4, where he immediately showed high speed and competitiveness.
Over time, he competed in various European championships, including Formula 3 and the Formula Renault Eurocup. Franco scored several victories and podiums. In 2022, he continued his career in Formula 3, where he also showed good results.