F1 Rumor: Miami tipped to be Logan Sargeant's last F1 race

(GMM) Miami could be Logan Sargeant’s last race in Formula 1.

Rumors are building that Toto Wolff’s 17-year-old protégé Kimi Antonelli is being prepared for an immediate debut for Mercedes-powered Williams at the following grand prix at Imola.

The young Italian actually tested Mercedes’ 2022 car at Imola just days ago.

“It’s said that from Imola, Kimi will immediately be in F1,” Italian F1 insider Leo Turrini wrote in his Quotidiano column.

One hurdle for Antonelli will be obtaining a mandatory F1 super license, as the minimum age was increased to 18 following Max Verstappen’s debut a decade ago.

“Is it a good idea to put him into a Williams straight away? It’s not exactly a great car,” Turrini said. “I hope Toto Wolff knows what he’s doing.”

Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher predictably thinks his nephew Mick would be a better candidate, but he supports the rumored decision to oust Sargeant.

Will Williams American F1 driver Logan Sargeant be the next F1 reject who resurrects their career in IndyCar? In F1 you must cut the mustard, or you’re out. In IndyCar, you just need to bring a big check. As long as the checks keep coming, you are guaranteed a ride. Photo Supplied by Williams F1 Team

“I think he and the team would do themselves a favor if they could find a solution,” he told formel1.de. “I don’t understand the patience they’ve had with Sargeant.

“He is clearly overwhelmed, he’s made many mistakes, and his body language says it all. Eddie Jordan or Frank Williams would never have had such patience.”