Miami GP: Williams Racing Grand Prix Preview


By Williams Racing
May 2 2024

In what will be the second Sprint format weekend of the 2024 F1 season the Williams Racing Team moves to Florida for the 2024 Miami GP. With there only being one practice session it will again pose challenges for the team and Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant in terms of very quickly getting up to speed with the unique Miami circuit. For Logan this race is his home race so takes on special significance to be able to race in front of his family and friends. For Alex he is looking forward to the challenges of the weekend but is more confident that the Miami track will suit the FW46. For the team after a difficult start to the 2024 season it is hoped that the Sprint format will allow them the opportunities to score their first points of the season.

 
2024 Miami  GP Preview
 

Sven Smeets, Sporting Director
We are looking forward to being back in Miami. The stadium, the fans and the track are unique and make this a special stand-out event on the calendar. We learned from China that it’s a challenge to have the car set-up 100% in the right window when you have only one Free Practice session available to try different set-ups. Both drivers have highlighted this track as one that should suit the FW46, so we will have to be on top of our game on Friday morning. Especially as for the moment, the weather forecast looks like we could have the occasional shower on Saturday and Sunday which could make choosing the right car set-up even more complicated. On the other hand, we do know that if we have these changing conditions extra opportunities for scoring points are always around the corner.

 

Logan Sargeant:
I love racing at home, it’s second to none. Any chance to connect with the U.S. fan base is special as a driver. These weekends provide a different vibe, atmosphere and source of motivation being surrounded by my family and friends. It’s always great to race on home soil and represent the U.S. after years of racing in Europe. I’m looking forward to getting on track and working with the team to pull it all together, as there is some good potential in the car and I’m going to give it my all.

Alex Albon:
I’m looking forward to heading to Miami for the first U.S. race of the season and Logan’s home race. I think we’ll have a good car and the changes we’ve made to the FW46 will be well suited to this kind of track. Having two Sprint weekends in a row brings its challenges, however it will be another case of getting up to speed as soon as possible.

 
Race Data
Friday:
Practice 1: 12:30 - 13:30
Qualifying:  16:30 - 17:14
Saturday:
Sprint: 12:00 - 13:00
Qualifying: 16:00 – 17:00
Sunday: Race: 16:00