30 Days of BTG: Day 2 – Logan Sargeant on proving people wrong
Jan 30, 2024
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Williams driver Logan Sargeant discusses his nomadic karting career and how he believes the biggest hurdle to success is himself, not his fellow competitors. He also talks about the challenges of being an American racer in Europe, the importance of personal growth and handling pressure in Formula One.
Logan Sargeant believes that the biggest obstacle to success is himself, not his competitors.
The perception against American racers in Europe motivated Logan to prove people wrong and succeed in Formula One.
Deep dives
Logan Sergeant's Rookie Year and Second Chance with Williams
Logan Sergeant had a challenging rookie year in Formula One, scoring only one world championship point and being outperformed by teammate Alex Albon. However, team principal James Vowels saw potential in him and gave him a second chance for the upcoming season. Logan's karting career, which started as a fun activity with his brother and dad, eventually led him to racing nationally and then in Europe. The move to Europe provided a higher level of competition and a pathway to Formula One. Logan felt that there was a perception against American racers in Europe, but he received immense support from those who worked with him. His desire to prove people wrong is a source of motivation for him, as he believes that success is a mental game and his battle is with himself.
The Pressure on Logan Sergeant in his Second Formula One Season
As Logan Sergeant enters his second season in Formula One, there will be pressure on him to perform at Williams. Second chances in Formula One are rare, and rookies face difficulties adapting to the sport. Logan deserves another opportunity, considering the challenges of the previous season. His ability to handle the pressure and expectations will determine his success in the sport. The podcast host wishes him luck and expresses interest in seeing how he handles the upcoming season. The episode concludes with a mention of a full-length interview with a world champion in the next episode of Beyond the Grid.
Tom Clarkson is counting down to the new season of F1 Beyond The Grid by bringing you the best bits from our extensive archive of interviews with Formula 1 icons.
On Day 2 of 30 Days of BTG, Williams driver Logan Sargeant looks back at his nomadic karting career and explains why the biggest hurdle to success is himself, not his fellow competitors.
Follow the podcast to join Tom’s countdown to the new series, which starts Wednesday 28th February.
To hear the full interview with Logan Sargeant from 2023, tap here.
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