Alex Albon borrows his Williams teammate Logan Sargeant's car following a crash that leaves the team with only one chassis.

Formula 1

Alex Albon's crash during first practice at the Australian Grand Prix caused irreparable damage to his Williams, resulting in a significant setback for the team. As a consequence, his teammate Logan Sargeant faced the toughest moment of his career as Williams allocated their only remaining car to Albon for the rest of the weekend.

The extensive damage to Albon's car forced Williams to withdraw the chassis for repairs, leaving them with no spare chassis for the event. Consequently, Albon will drive Sargeant's car for qualifying and the race. This decision, although difficult, was made to maximize the team's chances of scoring points in a tightly contested midfield.

James Vowles, the team principal, expressed disappointment at the situation, acknowledging the need for significant changes to avoid such predicaments in the future. Despite the unfairness of the situation for Sargeant, the decision was made in the interest of the team's performance.

Sargeant, reflecting on the situation, acknowledged the challenge but remained committed to supporting the team throughout the weekend. Meanwhile, Albon, although uncomfortable with the circumstances, emphasized the need to focus on maximizing their potential as a team.