Logan Sargeant crashes heavily in Dutch Grand Prix practice
- Logan Sargeant crashes heavily in practice for the Dutch Grand Prix.
- His car catches fire causing severe damage, putting his participation in qualifying in doubt.
- The American racing driver is left with uncertain conditions for the upcoming event.
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Logan Sargeant faced a significant setback during practice for the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday, as he crashed his Williams car, which subsequently caught fire. The incident occurred when Sargeant lost control after driving onto the wet grass, causing him to veer off and collide with a metal barrier. Fortunately, he managed to exit the vehicle unharmed, despite flames engulfing the rear of the car and smoke billowing from the air intake. The practice session was quickly halted as officials red-flagged the event to address the situation. Marshals promptly extinguished the fire and removed the damaged vehicle from the track. This crash marks yet another incident in a troubling series for Sargeant, who has struggled with consistency this season. Earlier in the year, he was involved in crashes at the Canadian Grand Prix and the Miami Grand Prix, as well as during practice for the Japanese Grand Prix. As the only American driver in Formula 1, Sargeant's performance has come under scrutiny, and he is set to be replaced by Carlos Sainz Jr. at Williams for the 2025 season. With qualifying scheduled for later on Saturday, Sargeant's participation remains uncertain as the team assesses the damage to his car. The Dutch Grand Prix is set to take place on Sunday, and fans will be watching closely to see if Sargeant can recover in time to compete.