After being unceremoniously dropped from Williams in the 2024 Formula 1 season, Logan Sargeant will get a critical opportunity to revive his racing career with a test in the NTT IndyCar Series next month. The American driver, replaced by rookie sensation Franco Colapinto after the Dutch Grand Prix, has been left in limbo, contemplating a seven-month wait before securing a full-time racing gig.
However, a glimmer of hope comes in the form of a test with Meyer Shank Racing at the Thermal Club circuit in California on November 19. While Meyer Shank can’t sign Sargeant for the 2025 season—having already filled its two seats with Felix Rosenqvist and Marcus Armstrong—this test could open doors for Sargeant in other racing series, including sportscars.
Team co-owner Mike Shank explained the logic behind offering Sargeant a test despite not being able to offer him a seat in IndyCar for 2025. “Anytime we get an opportunity to look at an A-level, superlicence holder, we need to do that,” Shank said. “It’s a great opportunity for him to get in a proper car, proper test… and we’ll give him a full go at this.”
While a full-time IndyCar seat may not materialize immediately for Sargeant, the test could serve as a bridge to other racing opportunities, including Meyer Shank’s IMSA SportsCar Championship program, which could offer Sargeant a chance to compete in endurance rounds. The team’s technical partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing, which will supply key parts and data, adds further intrigue to Sargeant’s test.
However, the reality is that paid seats in IndyCar for 2025 are almost entirely filled, with teams needing financial backing more than ever due to the mid-season introduction of costly hybrid units. Additionally, despite being American, Sargeant’s racing career has predominantly developed in European formulae, leaving him inexperienced in oval racing, a critical component of IndyCar competition.
Nevertheless, Sargeant is a talented driver, and his time in Formula 2 showed he can compete at a high level, outperforming drivers like Marcus Armstrong. His test at the Thermal Club will be crucial in determining whether he can impress Meyer Shank or attract attention from other teams.
Meyer Shank Racing, meanwhile, is undergoing a significant transformation. With its partnership with Ganassi, the team is poised to make substantial gains after a challenging 2023 season. The team’s 2024 driver lineup, consisting of the experienced Rosenqvist and rookie Armstrong, will benefit from the technical expertise and resources of Ganassi, including access to multiple-time champions like Alex Palou and Scott Dixon.
For Sargeant, this test represents more than just a chance to get back in a race car—it’s an opportunity to prove that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest levels of motorsport. Whether it leads to a future in IndyCar, sportscars, or another series remains to be seen, but for now, Sargeant’s focus will be on making the most of this opportunity and getting his career back on track.
