What Happened to Logan Sargeant in the Qatar GP 2023

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The 2023 Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail turned into one of the toughest races of the season, with extreme heat and humidity overwhelming many drivers. For Williams rookie Logan Sargeant, the conditions proved too much, forcing him to retire before the end of the race.

Sargeant entered the weekend already unwell, suffering from flu-like symptoms. Once the race began, the physical strain of the cockpit heat quickly took its toll. He reported feeling unwell over team radio but tried to push on, insisting he could continue. As the laps wore on, however, his condition worsened with signs of dehydration and heatstroke.

By lap 40, Sargeant could no longer continue safely and was instructed to bring the car back to the garage. Medical staff examined him immediately after his retirement, and he was later cleared of any lasting issues.

Reflecting on the incident, Sargeant admitted:

“The last thing I wanted to do was retire, but I had to put my health first.”

His retirement highlighted just how demanding the Qatar GP was, with even experienced drivers describing it as one of the most physically exhausting races in recent years.