Race car driver Logan Sargeant fired shortly after surviving dangerous crash.

The news of Logan Sargeant's sudden dismissal from the Williams Formula One team has taken the racing world by surprise. The team has decided to replace him with rookie driver Franco Colapinto in the middle of the season. This decision comes just days after Sargeant's terrifying crash at the Dutch Grand Prix, where his car caught fire in a dramatic fashion.

Sargeant has been facing immense pressure since his debut in F1 last year and has been struggling to perform. There were speculations that Williams might make a change in their lineup, with names like Liam Lawson and Mick Schumacher being thrown around. However, it is Formula 2 star Colapinto who has been given the opportunity to race alongside Alex Albon for the remainder of the 2024 season, starting from the Italian Grand Prix. Colapinto will be using the race number #43.

In a statement released by the team on Tuesday, they thanked Sargeant for his hard work and contribution over the past two seasons. He has competed in 36 Grands Prix and even made history by becoming the first American driver to score an F1 point in 30 years, since the great Michael Andretti.

Sargeant's lack of success in 2024, with only one point in the past 18 months, has prompted Williams to make a change. The team currently sits second-last in the standings, nine points behind their nearest rival Alpine. Team boss James Vowels stated that this decision was not taken lightly, but they believe it gives them the best chance to compete for points in the highly competitive midfield battle. He also added that investing in young drivers is important for the Williams Racing Driver Academy, and Colapinto has been given a fantastic opportunity to showcase his skills in the final nine races of the season.

Vowels also acknowledged the tough situation for Sargeant, who has been a dedicated and hardworking member of the Williams family. They will continue to support him as he pursues his racing career in the future. Vowels expressed confidence in Colapinto's speed and potential, and the team is looking forward to seeing what he can achieve in Formula 1.

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