Logan Sargeant Crashes Heavily in Dutch Grand Prix Practice

 Williams driver Logan Sargeant of the US walks away from his car after he crashed during the third free practice ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix race at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (AP)
Williams driver Logan Sargeant of the US walks away from his car after he crashed during the third free practice ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix race at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (AP)
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Logan Sargeant Crashes Heavily in Dutch Grand Prix Practice

 Williams driver Logan Sargeant of the US walks away from his car after he crashed during the third free practice ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix race at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (AP)
Williams driver Logan Sargeant of the US walks away from his car after he crashed during the third free practice ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix race at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (AP)

Logan Sargeant crashed heavily in practice for the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday, leaving his car on fire with severe damage and putting his participation in qualifying in doubt.

Sargeant seemed to lose control of his Williams after putting one wheel onto the wet grass on the entry to a right-hand corner, before veering off to the left and spinning into a metal barrier.

He walked away from the car as flames spread across the rear and smoke poured from the air intake.

The session, taking place in wet conditions, was red-flagged almost immediately before marshals extinguished the fire and loaded the car onto a truck.

It's the latest in a series of crashes for F1's only American driver. Sargeant crashed at the Canadian Grand Prix in June and collided with Kevin Magnussen at the Miami Grand Prix in May. He also crashed in practice for the Japanese Grand Prix in April.

Sargeant is being replaced at Williams by Carlos Sainz Jr. for 2025.

Qualifying is later Saturday for the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday.



Saudi Games 2024 Torch Relay Kicks Off

The torch will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The torch will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Games 2024 Torch Relay Kicks Off

The torch will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The torch will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Saudi Games 2024 torch was lit on Thursday in Diriyah, the historic capital of the first Saudi state.

The relay marks the beginning of the third edition of the national sporting event, which will take place from October 3 to 17 in Riyadh.

The torch relay, a symbol of unity and hope, will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia, highlighting the country's cultural, historical, and tourist landmarks. The journey will culminate on September 23, coinciding with Saudi National Day.

The governor of Diriyah, Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Abdullah, presided over the launch ceremony. He emphasized the government's commitment to promoting sports and nurturing young talent. Former football captain Ahmed Eid and Taekwondo athlete Dunya Abutaleb participated in the event.

Established in 2022, the Saudi Games aims to foster a more active and healthy society. With a total prize pool of SAR200 million, this year's edition will feature competitions in 53 sports.