The latest news from Japan regarding the Grove team leaves many experts perplexed. The situation facing the historic team has been worrying for some time, and the somewhat limping start to this season only confirms the doubts about the management of the team. In Japan the Williams driver Logan Sargeant will find himself playing the sacrificial lamb for the second race in a row, having to race with the chassis damaged by his teammate Alex Albon during the FP1 Melbourne.
The origin of the story
The origin of the events dates back to two weeks ago in Melbourne. In fact, on the Albert Park street circuit, Alexander Albon violently impacted the barriers, causing irreparable damage to his Williams due to the shortage of parts. When you mix the budget cap cyst with the red accounts of a tired team, bad surprises can hide around the corner.
Unfortunately, the one most affected by the affair was the innocent one Sergeant. Given the absence of a reserve chassis, the American driver had to give up his FW46 to his teammate, seeing himself forced to give up the race as second driver.
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It's not over here
For poor Sargeant the aftermath of the affair also continues in Japan. To the driver with number 2, irony of fate aside, the chassis victim of the accident last race weekend will be "trimmed".. At the Williams headquarters there was no way to produce the spare parts in time, which will only arrive in Miami. This means that, barring unforeseen circumstances, Sargeant will race in both Japan and China with the offending chassis.
The team principal James Vowles reiterated that the repairs went as expected also thanks to the absence of cracks, which could certainly have complicated the situation. According to Grove's number one, Sargeant will not perceive any differences while driving.
SOURCE: motorsport.com Italy
