Former Formula 1 driver Logan Sargeant is gearing up to test for an IndyCar seat with Meyer Shank Racing. Sargeant, who recently parted ways with Williams after a tumultuous season, is set to make his debut in the NTT IndyCar Series. The team will use their final evaluation day to run Sargeant at The Thermal Club in California, a track that will host a full championship event next season.
Sargeant’s departure from Williams came after a string of disappointing performances, including a costly crash during free practice at Zandvoort that left his car too damaged to participate in qualifying. The 23-year-old American failed to score any points throughout the season, leading to his exit from the team. He was replaced by F2 driver Franco Colapinto for the remaining races of 2024, with Carlos Sainz set to take over the seat in 2025.
With his Formula 1 career likely coming to an end, Sargeant’s manager had been in talks with various IndyCar teams in recent months. Following discussions with several teams at the Nashville Speedway season finale, Sargeant landed a test opportunity with Meyer Shank Racing. The team was impressed by his potential and offered him a chance to test their Honda-powered Dallara DW12.
The test is scheduled to take place on November 19 at a road course near Palm Springs, marking Sargeant’s first experience with the team. This test will also signify Meyer Shank Racing’s debut road course test under their new technical partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing. The collaboration between the two teams will kick off with a test on an oval track in October, featuring the 2021 Indianapolis 500 champion, Helio Castroneves.
Although there are currently no openings for the 2025 season across both teams’ combined entries, the test will allow Sargeant to showcase his skills to potential IndyCar teams. It is an opportunity for him to prove his abilities and potentially secure a seat in the series in the future. Stay tuned for updates on Sargeant’s test with Meyer Shank Racing and his future in IndyCar racing.