Alex Albon had a crash during the first practice session at the Australian Grand Prix. This incident has put him and the team in a difficult position as they have yet to score any points in the 2024 season. The weekend in Australia has been tougher than expected for Albon, who crashed his car in FP1 after colliding with the barriers. As a result, he had to use his teammate’s car for the qualifying session. Max Verstappen has commented on the situation and shared his opinion on how he would have handled it if he were in Albon’s shoes.
Williams faced a unique situation when Albon crashed his car in FP1. As a result, the team made the tough decision to give Logan Sargeant’s car to Albon. This decision sparked controversy in the paddock, with people criticizing the team for being harsh on Sargeant. Max Verstappen has also weighed in on the situation, expressing his sympathy for Sargeant and jokingly saying that he would have wrecked his own car if he knew it would be given to a teammate. Sargeant willingly gave his car to Albon at the request of Williams.
Williams only brought two chassis to the Australian Grand Prix, and the drivers were warned about the limited availability of spare chassis and the need to avoid crashing into the walls at the challenging circuit. Despite this warning, Albon crashed his car on Friday, and Sargeant’s car was sacrificed to give him a second chance. Albon acknowledged that the atmosphere within the team is not healthy and that the team believes Sargeant was dealt a blow because of his crash.
Despite the difficulties, the team is hoping that sacrificing their second driver will not be in vain. Albon is determined to score points in the Australian Grand Prix and wants to repay the favor to Sargeant for giving up his car.