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Former Formula 1 driver Logan Sargeant has found a new job – Logan Sargeant has secured a new role in top-level motorsport. From the 2027 season, the 25-year-old American will compete in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) as part of Ford’s ambitious Hypercar programme.

The manufacturer confirmed the signing on Friday morning via social media, officially welcoming Sargeant to its factory driver line-up.

 

 

Sargeant joins Ford Sportscar project

He will join an experienced and well-balanced Ford roster that already includes endurance specialist Mike Rockenfeller and rising star Sebastian Priaulx. Together, the trio will spearhead Ford’s push for overall victories in the Hypercar class, with the 24 Hours of Le Mans standing as the centrepiece of the project.

Ford Hypercar boss Dan Sayers explained why Sargeant was chosen.

“Having an American in the Ford at Le Mans feels right,” he said in an official statement. Sayers also highlighted Sargeant’s strong technical understanding and background in high-downforce single-seaters, describing these qualities as “crucial” for the complexity of a modern Hypercar programme.

Ford believes that Sargeant’s experience at the highest level of circuit racing will translate effectively to endurance racing, where feedback, adaptability and precision are paramount.

 

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Formula 1 proved to be a nightmare for Sargeant

However, Sargeant’s Formula 1 career never lived up to expectations. After joining the sport with Williams in 2023 as the first American F1 race driver in years, hopes were high. Over two seasons, however, those hopes steadily faded. Across 36 Grand Prix starts in 2023 and 2024, Sargeant only scored points once, finishing tenth.

Rather than making progress, his time in Formula 1 was characterised by inconsistency and costly errors. A series of high-profile crashes and errors regularly put pressure on Williams, a team that was already operating with limited resources. These incidents often overshadowed any flashes of speed he displayed, particularly in qualifying.

 

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Sargeant ditched for Albon, then replaced midseason

One of the most painful moments came at the 2024 Australian Grand Prix. After Sargeant damaged his car earlier in the weekend, Williams faced a parts shortage. When his teammate, Alex Albon, then crashed, the team controversially decided to withdraw Sargeant and give Albon his car for the race. This episode highlighted how fragile Sargeant’s position within the team had become.

Following the Dutch Grand Prix later that season, Williams finally ended the partnership. Franco Colapinto replaced Sargeant and immediately made an impact, scoring more points in his second race than Sargeant had achieved in his entire Formula 1 career.

 

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A chance for redemption

The move to endurance racing offers Sargeant a clean slate. The WEC rewards consistency, teamwork and technical intelligence, areas where Ford believes Sargeant can thrive, away from the relentless spotlight of Formula 1. With a long-term factory programme and a clear role, Sargeant now has the opportunity to rebuild his reputation and demonstrate that his talent was never fully reflected in his Formula 1 results.

For both Ford and Sargeant, the 2027 WEC campaign is a calculated gamble, but one that could transform a challenging period into a successful new beginning.

 

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