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From: Geoff <geoff@geoffwood.org>
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Subject: Re: Sargeant axed by Williams, Colapinto handed F1 debut
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 22:25:07 +1200
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On 28/08/2024 8:01 pm, Sir Tim wrote:
> Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com> wrote:
>> On 2024-08-27 10:41, a425couple wrote:
>>> from
>>> https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/logan-sargeant-axed-williams-franco-colapinto-debut-monza/
>>>
>>> Sargeant axed by Williams, Colapinto handed F1 debut
>>> Aug 27, 2024
>>> by Jack Cozens
>>>
>>> Up Next Italian Grand Prix
>>>
>>> Next Grand Prix
>>> Williams has dropped Logan Sargeant with immediate effect and will
>>> replace him with its academy driver Franco Colapinto for the remainder
>>> of the Formula 1 season.
>>>
>>> Sargeant had already lost his drive for 2025 as Williams is bringing in
>>> Carlos Sainz - but the American's place even for the remainder of the
>>> year has been the subject of scrutiny at various points in 2024. -----
>>>
>>> see citation for rest of story-----
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I'm only amazed that it took this long.
>>
> 
> Money?

More likely the commercial 'pros' of having a US driver involved.

geoff
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