“I don’t have anything for Logan Sargeant”: MSR owner Mike Shank extremely clear about sacked F1 driver's future despite impressive IndyCar test

Former Williams F1 driver Logan Sargeant recently returned to open-wheel racing in an IndyCar test for Meyer Shank Racing. Though team owner Mike Shank was impressed by the American while he tested the No. 06 Honda, a permanent drive in 2025 has been ruled out.

This test was Sargeant's first step towards a potentially major career move after getting axed by Williams in August this year. The 23-year-old's F1 contract was cut short, with Argentine sensation Franco Colapinto replacing him for the remainder of the season.

On Tuesday, when Sargeant hit the tricky Thermal Club road course near Palm Springs, California, he emerged third-best out of six drivers. The Florida native was only 0.192 seconds short of session-topper, Team Penske's Felipe Nasr, in the third and final session of the day.

Unfortunately for Logan Sargeant though, Mike Shank has nothing concrete to offer right now.

“In this case, I don’t have anything for him (Sargeant) for 2025. But I always have it in the back of my head if we got into a trouble spot and we wanted to try someone, we have a person that we can go to immediately. I think it’s just a rare opportunity to get to test someone who I think has some potential. You never know," Shank said, via IndyCar.

While the young American driver was aware of the lack of opportunities in IndyCar come 2025, he left the circuit a cheerful man.

Logan Sargeant hails IndyCar test as "much more enjoyable" than past racing experiences

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During his time at Williams, Logan Sargeant often faced harsh criticism from the media and F1 fans. In his rookie season in 2023, he cost the team over $4 million in crash damages. The bill only increased in 2024, leading to his eventual exit.

Sargeant's IndyCar test with Meyer Shank Racing was a 180-degree turn from the pressure-filled F1 atmosphere. After the session, he said, via RACER:

"If there was an opportunity there to jump into a car, I would definitely do it. I had a good time working with the MSR guys; it’s just such a good atmosphere, such a different atmosphere. This was much more enjoyable than the things that I’ve experienced in the past — just easier and a bit more fun to connect with all the people in the team."

Logan Sargeant is one of many drivers hoping to land a full-time IndyCar seat, with only four spots left open.