Source: REUTERS/Rula Rouhana
[Saba Sports News] Following the controversy
surrounding the Williams team’s decision to use Logan Sargeant’s chassis for
Alexander Albon in the Australian Grand Prix, the team’s director, James
Vowles, took the initiative to address the issue and provide an explanation. In
a video released as part of the team’s crisis public relations efforts, James
stated that Albon’s car suffered significant damage, including a broken gearbox
and serious engine damage. The right front of the chassis sustained the most
severe damage, making it impossible to repair on-site. Therefore, the damaged
chassis had to be transported back to the team’s headquarters in Grove for
repairs, with the aim of having it ready in time for the Japanese Grand Prix in
early April. James further explained that the team did not have a spare chassis
available due to delays in production caused by limitations in the factory’s
manufacturing capacity. Some media outlets have even suggested that the
Williams team has not built any spare chassis at all. This situation has raised
concerns among fans, as a poor performance by Albon in the Australian Grand
Prix could lead to negative consequences for the team’s public relations. Some
fans believe that James should focus more on the race rather than providing
lengthy explanations. However, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold
for Albon and the Williams team.