Williams team principal James Vowles made a straightforward statement that Mick Schumacher was not considered 'special' enough to replace Logan Sargeant for the
made a straightforward statement that Mick Schumacher was not considered "special" enough to replace Logan Sargeant for the remainder of the 2024 season. Instead, he preferred, a younger F2 driver who is part of the Williams Academy and has considerable experience with the team's simulator.
Given Williams' preference for promising young talent over experienced drivers, Vowles opted for a call with Colapinto, who is currently placed sixth in the Drivers' Standings of the junior series. Speaking about his decision, Vowles told the "Mick has improved a lot from where he was in Haas, there is no doubt about it. He's a competent driver that I know he had his time but he has done incredible work with , with and with in the meantime.
Vowles further emphasized Williams' preference for young drivers, stating that the seat was rightly given to Colapinto due to his involvement in the Williams Academy and his impressive performance in the F2 championship, where he currently outpaces Mercedes junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari junior Oliver Bearman. He added:
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