Sargeant to race for Williams in 2023 subject to superlicence!

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Logan Sargeant will be racing in F1 with Williams next season alongside Alex Albon, if the young American secures his mandatory FIA superlicence.

Sargeant currently sits third in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with two races to go in Abu Dhabi next month. Theoretically, that classification guarantees the points tally that would qualify the young American for the F1's special licence.

But to boost his chances just in case, Williams has assigned Sargeant to two additional FP1 outings at F1's upcoming round in Mexico and at the sport's season finale next month in Abu Dhabi.

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"We feel he’s ready to race," said Williams team boss Jost Capito at COTA on Saturday, a day after Sargeant's positive FP1 debut with the team.

"Under the condition that he has enough superlicence points, he will be our second driver next year."

The 21-year-old's promotion to F1 next season would put an American driver on the grid for the first time since Alexander Rossi in 2012. But Scott Speed was the last American to race full time in F1 in 2006-2007 with Toto Rosso.

"Logan showed a high level of understanding during his FP1 debut in Austin and provided useful feedback to help in the team’s preparations for the rest of the weekend," said Williams sporting director Sven Smeets.

"We are providing Logan further opportunities in Mexico and Abu Dhabi to integrate himself with the team trackside in both free practice sessions and the Young Driver Test as we work hard to support Logan in his efforts towards earning the FIA Super Licence.

"It’s great that as a team we can provide invaluable time for Logan to get behind the wheel of the FW44 to continue his development as a Williams Academy Driver and harness his talents.

"We’re looking forward to seeing how Logan progresses this season and finishes out his last race of the season in Formula 2."

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Phillip van Osten

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.