Williams explains Sargeant sacking and why it rejected Schumacher

Williams recruited Franco Colapinto for the remainder of the 2024 Formula 1 season from Monza onwards but it had other options: Liam Lawson and Mick Schumacher.

So why did Williams choose Colapinto – and why did it feel keeping incumbent Logan Sargeant in the seat was untenable?

The Formula 2 graduate will become the first Argentinian driver to race in F1 in more than two decades when he makes his debut at the 2024 Italian Grand Prix.

Williams recruited Franco Colapinto for the remainder of the 2024 Formula 1 season from Monza onwards but it had other options: Liam Lawson and Mick Schumacher.

So why did Williams choose Colapinto – and why did it feel keeping incumbent Logan Sargeant in the seat was untenable?

The Formula 2 graduate will become the first Argentinian driver to race in F1 in more than two decades when he makes his debut at the 2024 Italian Grand Prix.

Colapinto, 21, is a product of the Williams academy and, although he won’t race for Williams in 2025 as Carlos Sainz will join from Ferrari, he has a chance to make an impact with his mid-season call-up.

Williams team boss James Vowles explained at Monza that Colapinto was considered alongside former Haas driver Schumacher and Red Bull junior Lawson.