Logan Sargeant is more than just the only full-time American driver in Formula 1 since 2007, so here is everything you need to know about the current Williams Racing pilot.
The Grove squad put a native of the USA back on the F1 grid in 2023 as Sargeant joined Alex Albon in the Williams garage. America had not enjoyed one of its own racing in the pinnacle of motorsport since Alexander Rossi relished a spell at Manor at the end of the 2015 season.
But Sargeant ended the USA’s 16-year wait for an American to control a full-time race seat in Formula 1. Williams selected him to replace Nicholas Latifi from the 2023 season following a spell in the team’s driver academy. Sargeant first joined Williams’ fold back in October 2021.
Williams star Logan Sargeant moved to Europe aged 12 to race go-karts
Sargeant’s path to Formula 1 started chasing his elder brother, Dalton, on anything with four wheels. His route would then see Sargeant start racing karts at just five years old but only for fun with his dad and brother. But the thrill of racing soon turned into far more than a hobby.
His first year racing competitively in 2008 even saw Sargeant challenge for Rotax Micro Max honours in the Florida Winter Tour and Micro Max in the Rotax Max Challenge USA. But the American finished both series in third place, before returning and taking both titles in 2008.
Further successes followed for Sargeant in 2011 as he took Rotax Mini Max class honours in the South Florida RMAX Challenge. He also won the TaG Cadet class title in the 2011 SKUSA SuperNationals before moving to Europe to further his career aged 12 to instant silverware.
Sargeant sealed the 60 Junior class title in the Trofeo Andrea Margutti and the 60 Mini class in the Trofeo delle Industrie in 2012. He even finished third on debut at the WSK Euro Series in the 60 Mini class. Sargeant got his first WSK title in the KFJ class during the 2015 season.
History even fell at Sargeant’s feet in 2015 by becoming the first American to win the CIK-FIA World Championship. A switch to single-seaters later followed in the winter of 2016-17 with a drive in the Formula 4 UAE Championship and while he did not win a race, he took second.
Oscar Piastri pipped Logan Sargeant to the 2020 FIA F3 championship
Sargeant, ultimately, did not win a junior single-seater title. But he finished third in the 2017 British F4 standings and in the 2020 F3 championship. Just four points also split Sargeant from 2020 F3 champion Oscar Piastri, now of McLaren, plus Sauber talent, Theo Pourchaire.
A first-lap collision with Lirim Zendeli effectively denied Sargeant the F3 title in 2020, as well. It forced the American to retire, having gone into the season-finale tied with 160 points with Piastri. Pourchaire’s third place in Mugello would seal him second with P7 enough for Piastri.
Despite narrowly missing out on the F3 title, Sargeant remained in the category in 2021 and switched Prema for Charouz. The move saw him drop from third to seventh in the standings with one win. But Williams’ backing helped Sargeant secure his promotion into Formula 2.
Sargeant also became the first US-born driver to win an FIA F2 race with the Feature race at the 2022 F1 British GP weekend. He also won the Feature race at that year’s Austrian GP en route to fourth in the standings. Sargeant’s rookie result were then enough to move into F1.
But who really is Sargeant and what is the Williams driver’s life outside of Formula 1 like? Well, F1 Oversteer looks at everything you need to know about the American racing star…
How old is Logan Sargeant? What is the Williams driver’s age?
At the time of writing, Williams driver Logan Sargeant is 23 years old. He was born in 2000 on December 31 to parents dad, Daniel Sargeant, and mum, Madelyn Sargeant. He also has one brother, named Dalton Sargeant, who is a former Nascar Craftsman Truck Series driver.
Where was Logan Sargeant born? What is his nationality?
Williams star Logan Sargeant was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sargeant also started his go-karting career just 10 minutes away from Hard Rock Stadium, the home of the Miami GP.
Logan Sargeant’s family has connections to Donald Trump
Logan Sargeant has associated ties to Donald Trump as the Williams F1 driver’s grandfather, Harry Sargeant III, is a donor with close ties to the former President of the US. Sargeant III is a Florida-based billionaire businessman, too, and was even a USA Marine Corps fighter pilot.
Sargeant III made his wealth across more than 30 years in the oil industry, after starting out with his father, Harry Sargeant Sr. They started with asphalt vessels but their company grew into the world’s largest asphalt trading and shipping company through Sargeant III’s tenure.
Additionally, Sargeant III is the owner and active head of the Global Oil Management Group (GOMG). While Logan’s dad, Daniel Sargeant, was an executive and part-owner of the Boca Raton-based Sargeant Marine inc and its related companies from circa 2006 through 2016.
How tall is Logan Sargeant? What is his height in feet?
Logan Sargeant is one of the tallest drivers on the 20-strong Formula 1 grid in 2024 standing at a height of 1.81m of 5 ft 11 in feet. His Williams teammate, Alex Albon, is the joint-tallest driver with Alpine pilot Esteban Ocon. They measure in at a height of 1.86m or 6 ft 1 in feet.
Logan Sargeant’s Formula 1 career stats
As of the end of the 2023 Formula 1 season, Williams driver Logan Sargeant had entered 22 Grand Prix. He made his debut at the Bahrain GP in 2023 and finished in 12th. The American further achieved his maiden point in F1 on home soil at the 2023 United States GP with P10.
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