Logan Sargeant chooses number 2 for his Formula 1 debut
Williams' new recruit has chosen his number for his arrival in Formula 1 in 2023. The 2. The young American was recently confirmed for next season after earning his super license by finishing the Formula 2 championship in 4th place.
The arrival of Logan Sargeant in Formula 1 in 2023 is a true event. The pinnacle of motorsport has not seen an American driver since Alexander Rossi in 2015.
An absence that has caused a lot of noise since the Formula 1 acquisition by Liberty Media in 2017.
2: specific number
The choice of race number is always a complex exercise for a driver. This number will follow them throughout their career, so they must make a reasoned choice. While some opt for their lucky number or in honor of one of their idols, Logan Sargeant chose the number 2 for a different reason.
« I had that number in Formula Renault and I had a pretty good season that year.
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The other reason is the unavailability of number 3, which will not be available for two full seasons. It will be selectable again if Daniel Ricciardo does not return to Formula 1 within this timeframe.
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« The number three is actually my lucky number, but it’s already taken. So why wouldn’t I choose a winning starting number from my past to use in F1?
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