Logan Sargeant takes step towards racing return after suffering brutal Williams sack

has completed a seat fit with outfit Meyer Shank Racing ahead of a private test with the team. The Florida-born racer has been absent from the track since leaving back in August.

Sargeant arrived in F1 with plenty of hype after impressing in Formula Three and Formula Two but struggled to adapt to Europe's premier open-wheel series. He scored just one point in his rookie season and was dominated by Alex Albon in the head-to-head battles.

Things didn't improve for Sargeant in year two and after a string of costly crashes, team principal James Vowles ramped up the pressure. After losing the car during FP1 at the Dutch Grand Prix, the Williams chief could hardly contain his frustration, and F1's latest American recruit was dropped in the aftermath of the event.

"To replace a driver mid-season is not a decision we have taken lightly, but we believe this gives the best chance to compete for points over the remainder of the season," Vowles said after the Dutch GP.

"This is undoubtedly incredibly tough on Logan, who has given his all throughout his time with Williams, and we want to thank him for all his hard work and positive attitude. Logan remains a talented driver and we will support him to continue his racing career for the future."

Sargeant was eventually replaced by Franco Colapinto, who has attracted the attention of the paddock and the adoration of the fans with his gutsy performances over six races. His predecessor, meanwhile, slipped into the shadows.

Now though, he is back in action. The 23-year-old's test with Meyer Shank Racing was confirmed earlier this year and is seemingly imminent. The team posted pictures to social media revealing that Sargeant has completed his seat fit, meaning the next step is to take to the track.

If he can impress, the Florida-born racer could open a new chapter of his career on home soil, joining close friend Kyle Kirkwood and former F1 stars Marcus Ericsson, Alexander Rossi and - if budgetary concerns can be addressed - Romain Grosjean in IndyCar.

The struggle for Sargeant will be finding a seat. Competitive spots on the grid for 2025 are in short supply and Meyer Shank Racing have already tied down Felix Rosenqvist and former Ferrari junior prospect Marcus Armstrong. In fact, with one month remaining in 2024, there are only five seats left on the market.