Logan Sargeant's car suffered extensive damage during the FP1 session at Suzuka, affecting the front suspension, gearbox, and other parts, although the chassis was confirmed to be okay. Williams Racing announced that due to the extent of the damage, Sargeant will not participate in FP2, but the team is working to repair the car in time for tomorrow's Free Practice session. Despite not having a third chassis available until the Miami Grand Prix, team boss James Vowles clarified that Sargeant was not under pressure leading to the crash, countering speculation about the driver's state of mind. The incident has highlighted the risks associated with not having a spare chassis, especially with a busy schedule ahead.
"The wheel is straight, I don't know how destroyed the car is," reports Logan Bearden from the No. 14 Chevrolet @MartinsvilleSwy @XfinityRacing #NASCAR
"To be here without a spare chassis is a HUGE risk" ⚠ James Vowles gives an update following Logan's crash on Friday ahead of a BUSY Saturday at Suzuka... https://t.co/C8z0wcyHIo
Williams nightmare continued in Suzuka as Logan Sargeant suffered a calamitous crash despite a pledge to be "careful". Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/g6MvnDYbUH
Williams reveal extensive damage to Logan Sargeant's car after huge crash https://t.co/SsiCqc8BpL https://t.co/RhCxVR3kk1
Motor Racing-Relief for Williams as chassis survives Sargeant's heavy Suzuka crash https://t.co/vRXiap1CzT https://t.co/Dg1aBuOKGU
Williams #F1 team boss James Vowles denies that Logan Sargeant was feeling under pressure, leading to his FP1 crash at Suzuka. 🗣️ "He was honestly in a very good state of mind this week..." https://t.co/ZYizM5E7fU
Williams confirm no FP2 running for Logan ❌ https://t.co/zUqQXKrltX
no Logan in FP2 as Williams repair the car ready for tomorrow https://t.co/7QkxzVXhZX
Wake up to see Logan already binned it in FP1 Oh dear.
"And again the team is reeling from having to repair a damaged Formula 1 car" 🔧 Bernie and Damon on Logan's crash during FP1, which left his car with "extensive" damage ⬇ https://t.co/fNHF88BjLd
Logan Sargeant will take no part in FP2 due to the damage on his car, per Williams. "The team will continue repairs in time for tomorrow’s Free Practice session." #F1
Due to the extent of damage to Logan’s car, he will not participate in FP2. The team will continue repairs in time for tomorrow’s Free Practice session. https://t.co/GyRcque8Iu
🎙"The chassis is okay, fortunately, but everything else isn't" James Vowles on the "extensive" damage to Logan Sargeant's car after his FP1 shunt 👇 https://t.co/TvIkFykVcX
After a first look at Logan’s car following the FP1 incident, there is extensive damage to the front suspension as well as the gearbox, however the chassis looks okay. The team will attempt to repair Logan’s car in time for FP2. https://t.co/wglJqktyrD
James Vowles says Logan Sargeant's chassis is OK after the crash, but rest of the car damage is "pretty significant." Williams won't have a 3rd chassis until Miami. Other team bosses in the presser asked if they have a 3rd chassis - Bruno Famin says Alpine will from China.