Sargeant ‘cracking the code’ of Williams’ car as he awaits decision on his future · RaceFans

Williams are yet to announce if Logan Sargeant will retain his race seat for a second year, but he is already setting targets for the 2024 season.

The team achieved its goal of finishing seventh in the constructors’ standings at last weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Alexander Albon and team mate Sargeant finished 14th and 16th respectively. Albon scored all but one of Williams’ 28 points this year, and came 13th in the standings while Sargeant was 21st.

Sargeant said the team’s constructors’ championship result “means a lot to me.”

“I did the best I could to make sure we held that today. Alex has done a phenomenal job all year, and he’s majorly to thank for that.”

He spent much of his Abu Dhabi Grand Prix time holding up Daniel Ricciardo of AlphaTauri, Williams’ closest threat in the points standings.

“With the progress I’ve been making through the year, it’s been really nice for me to see,” said Sargeant. “Hopefully I can contribute more in the future.

“The team’s done great with the car this year. I think it speaks even more volumes, the fact we only brought one upgrade to the car the whole season, and to do what we did was strong and we can be proud of that. Hopefully the car will be another step forward next year.”

Sargeant is due to drive for the team in tomorrow’s post-season test at the aYas Marina circuit. After testing ends, Sargeant will spend an extra day or two in Abu Dhabi “to relax – let my body recover, let my mind relax” before heading to Williams’ factory. “I still have some stuff to finish up at the factory this year,” he said.

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While Sargeant’s place in the team next year has not yet been officially confirmed, his presence at the test is a sign the team is not looking elsewhere. He believes he’s demonstrated his commitment to the team.

“I’ve given my all, all season,” he said. “I’m not the type of person to ever give in. I think that showed in Vegas, this end of the season where the pace has been strong. I’m never the type to give up. I gave it everything all year and hopefully I’m back to do more next year.”

The momentum Sargeant feels he has built in the second half of the season is something he wants to build on in 2024 if he gets the chance to.

“I still think the pace I’ve had since the summer break has been strong. I haven’t always unlocked that potential and I think that’s the next step that needs to be made….