F3 charger Logan Sargeant joins Williams Driver Academy

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Williams has announced that FIA Formula 3 winner Logan Sargeant has joined the British outfit's Driver Academy.

The 20-year-old American driver who narrowly missed out on winning the title in F3 in 2020, competed with Charouz Racing System this year in the feeders series, finishing seventh overall and claiming four podiums and a win in Sochi.

Sargeant's task with Williams will be to conduct simulator work for the Grove-based outfit and help with car development while immersing both trackside and at the factory with the team

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"I am delighted to be joining the Williams Racing Driver Academy," said the young American talent who was born in Boca Raton, Florida.

"It’s a team with not only a fantastic history, but a great track record of bringing young talent into Formula One. I am really excited to begin working with the team and can’t wait to hit the ground running.”

Williams CEO Jost Capito added: "I am incredibly pleased to welcome Logan to the Williams Racing Driver Academy.

"He’s demonstrated his talent in FIA Formula 3, consistently delivering strong results in an extremely competitive field.

"I’m proud that Williams will play a part in supporting the progression and growth of another talented young driver."

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Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.