Logan Sargeant’s plans for a return to competitive racing have come into focus, almost a year after Williams dropped him from their Formula 1 roster. The 24-year-old American, born in Florida, has signed with Oliver Gavin Management, signaling a shift toward a sportscar racing career while keeping his hopes alive for a motorsport comeback.
After losing his Williams seat midway through the 2024 F1 season, Sargeant has taken time off the track but remains active in racing circles. Oliver Gavin Management, which represents accomplished drivers in endurance and GT racing, confirmed on Wednesday that Sargeant is now part of their driver lineup.
Gavin, a multiple Le Mans class champion and former F1 Safety Car driver, announced the addition of Sargeant with enthusiasm on his company’s social media, highlighting the young driver’s single-seater background and recent focus on sportscar racing.
Logan’s experience includes a strong showing in endurance events, notably in the European Le Mans Series and the Michelin Le Mans Cup during 2021, where he earned pole position on his LMP2 debut. While the details of his upcoming racing program remain unconfirmed, joining OGMM places him alongside successful GT and sportscar racers like Colin Braun, Ben Tuck, Trent Hindman, and Matt Bell.
Tracing Sargeant’s F1 journey and departure from Williams
Sargeant emerged through the Williams Driver Academy and made his F1 debut at the Abu Dhabi post–season test in 2021. His participation in the 2022 United States Grand Prix marked the first appearance by an American driver during a Grand Prix weekend since Alexander Rossi in 2015, sparking anticipation around a promising American talent.
For the 2023 season, he replaced Nicholas Latifi at Williams, claiming one championship point by finishing tenth at his home race. However, Sargeant struggled to match the pace and consistency of his experienced teammate, Alex Albon, who collected 27 points that year. The pressure mounted in 2024 amid a less competitive car and a series of costly mistakes.
Following a significant crash at the Dutch Grand Prix, Williams opted to replace Sargeant with Franco Colapinto mid-season, abruptly ending his F1 campaign. This setback left Sargeant searching for the next step in his racing career, with sportscar competition emerging as the most viable trajectory given his prior GT racing experience with Ferrari GT3 machines.
Sportscar racing as a plausible next phase
Before his full withdrawal from Formula 1, Sargeant participated in the European Le Mans Series with the Genesis-backed IDEC Sport team. However, in February, the team announced he was
stepping away from the sport to pursue further interests
and would be replaced. Sargeant did not comment publicly on this decision at the time.
His involvement with endurance racing is notable, as these formats demand different skills and strategic approaches compared to F1, offering Sargeant a potential avenue to rebuild his motorsport profile. Aligning with Oliver Gavin Management, a group deeply embedded in sportscar racing, strengthens his prospects for opportunities in endurance and GT series moving forward.
Prospects for an American driver at Cadillac’s F1 team
With Cadillac preparing to enter Formula 1 next year, there was speculation about Sargeant possibly securing a seat due to his American nationality. However, Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon emphasized that driver selection would be based on merit rather than nationality.
Lowdon remarked,
Formula 1 is not a playground,
underlining the competitive nature of securing an F1 seat.
He further commented on the driver selection process, explaining that meaningful discussions could only occur now that the team’s entry is confirmed. Addressing the possibility of featuring American drivers, Lowdon stated,
It’s certainly something that I think that the fans would like to see, and I see no reason why that can’t happen. But the overriding objective, is merit. We’ve got a job to do here.
Despite the enthusiasm for American talent like Sargeant, insiders suggest he was never a leading contender for Cadillac’s F1 line-up this season.
Recent management shifts among high-profile F1 drivers
Sargeant is not alone in altering his management to navigate ongoing uncertainties in F1. Sergio Perez, another prominent driver, recently signed with a new management company as he pursues his F1 return, potentially aligning with Cadillac in upcoming announcements.
Similarly, Yuki Tsunoda, having missed a 2025 promotion with Red Bull Racing, confirmed earlier this year that a new management firm has taken over his career affairs in a bid to improve his Formula 1 prospects.
These management changes reflect a wider trend among drivers seeking stability and fresh opportunities amid a highly competitive and rapidly evolving racing landscape, marked by shifting team line-ups and heightened performance expectations.