F1: Beyond The Grid 30 Days of BTG: Day 2 – Logan Sargeant on proving people wrong
Jan 30, 2024
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.
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Starting Karting as a Family
- Logan Sargeant started karting casually with his brother and father after receiving go-karts for Christmas.
- His father raced alongside them, making karting a family activity from the beginning.
Family Move to Europe for Racing
- Logan moved the whole family to Europe at age 12 to pursue higher racing competition.
- The move marked a serious step in his racing career despite not a sudden realization of an F1 goal.
Feeling Undervalued in Europe
- Logan felt looked down upon in Europe for racing in America despite his success.
- His perception was that American racers faced skepticism in the European karting scene.