Logan Sargeant: The First American in F1 Since 2015, But Does He Have the Support of His Compatriots?

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An American ultimately little known to his compatriots for the moment

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Despite being the first American in F1 since 2015, Logan Sargeant believes he doesn’t really have the support of his public.

As is often the case in Formula 1, if you want to reach the top, you have to live in Europe. Oscar Piastri, Sergio Perez and Daniel Ricciardo are examples of drivers who had to travel the world to pursue their careers, Sargeant is another.

The American left the United States at a very young age to pursue his career in karting and even now, with F1 visiting his country three times, he is not sure he has yet won over his compatriots.

“The popularity of Formula 1 is growing rapidly in America. We have three races there this year, which I think are very cool. The one in Miami was special, especially for me as an American.”

“I’m curious to see what it will look like in Austin and Las Vegas, I have high expectations. The drivers’ parade in Miami was very special for me, being able to introduce myself for the first time to the American fans.”

“I am becoming more and more known in America, yes. But it is difficult for me to say how well known I am. After all, I am not there often, I am in London all the time.”

Sargeant is the only driver on the grid without a contract for next year and faces increasing pressure on his seat after a series of poor performances and accidents. Sargeant noted that “the pressure is different in F1”.

“So far, Formula 1 has lived up to all my expectations. Single-seaters are of course very special. There is always pressure, whatever class you end up in. But the pressure is different in F1 .”

“You have to improve quickly and continuously, understand how to do it, learn to get back up quickly and make sure you become a safe bet, capable of scoring a point or points when the opportunity is there. Because that’s the ultimate goal .”

“To be honest, the media and marketing obligations were a little overwhelming at first. But that’s getting better, too.”

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