For Logan Sargeant, 2025 marks a year of new beginnings after an eventful career in Formula 1. Speaking about the past year, Sargeant described a period that might have seemed hectic from the outside, but for him, it was a chance to take a step back.

“It might sound hectic. For me it was actually pretty relaxed. I mean, it was more just me kind of taking my time with the whole thing coming off the back of my two seasons in F1, and then just kind of feeling like I needed a little bit of time away from it,” Sargeant explained. Despite the downtime, opportunities kept coming. “I did that Meyer Shank test, which went really well, so that was fun to drive any car for the first time. I got to do the LMP2 test, which again went really well… Then, I eventually felt ready to get back into the car. Obviously, it’s an amazing opportunity that came up with PR1 to do these last two races in IMSA and it’s exciting for me to be able to race at home. I’ve lived in Europe the last 12 years or so—so to have the opportunity to race at home is super, super exciting.”

Life after F1

Reflecting on his former home of Formula 1, Sargeant shared measured thoughts about the series’ future. “Obviously, I slowed down the amount I was watching, but I’ve started to watch a little bit more recently. Obviously, me and Oscar (Piastri) being good friends, it’s good to see him doing as well as he’s doing. But in terms of the future of Formula One, I’m not sure. I mean, the cars are changing. I know there’s been some mixed feedback about what they’re going to provide, so we’ll see how that goes. I think it’s important to have a car that’s raceable but also performs well. You know, when I watch IndyCar, there’s so much more action than what you get in F1, and if they could bring that closer together, I think that would be a huge benefit for them. But I mean, it’s undeniable the growth that they’ve had in the past eight years since Liberty took over. It’s been pretty substantial, so I’m sure they’ll keep it rolling.”

Returning to LMP2 racing for the first time since 2021 brought its own set of challenges. “It’s a much more simplistic car to drive. That doesn’t make it any easier, but there’s a lot less going on. It still took a little bit to understand what the car needed because it is slightly different to the LMP2 in Europe…It kind of brought me back to old school, after three days where you just have so much downforce and you kind of have to remind yourself how to use that ratio,” he said. Sargeant emphasized that the initial sessions were also about getting his body back into racing form: “It was kind of just a good opportunity to, one, feel the car, two, wake my body back up because it had been a little while since I was in a car. And, you know, I feel like half a day in and I was already starting to feel myself again.”

Racing at Home

The opportunity to race at home came together quickly once Sargeant decided he was ready to return. “At some point during this year… I decided that I’m ready to get back into it and start racing again. The opportunity came along pretty quickly. Obviously, I was really grateful… Indy and Atlanta, two great tracks, really great races. The chance to actually race at home again… I’m just, more than anything, happy to be in a race car and racing and competing against everyone else.”

Endurance racing brings its own demands, particularly for someone coming from the relatively short Formula 1 race format. “The seat’s never perfect because you’re compromising for two other drivers as well. There are all these factors that you must deal with that you didn’t have to deal with coming from F1. But you know, that’s all part of it. I’m looking forward to it. Truthfully, the most I can do is be active in the gym, just try and stay in shape… having that test a week and a half ago does me wonders physically going into the first race.”

Sargeant is also encouraged by the current state of IMSA racing. “I think, one, you have a lot of really, really talented drivers. I think on top of that, clearly sports cars are in a great place with all the manufacturers flooding in… it’s a huge positive for professional drivers to come into that aspect of the sport. It’s something I’m looking forward to grabbing a hold of and seeing where it takes me.”

Partnering with Oliver Gavin’s Motor Sports Management has been a key part of navigating this next chapter. “Firstly, he did a phenomenal job from the moment that we started talking. Truthfully, I think he found this opportunity before we had even signed anything… Both him and Matt Bell, who he works with, it’s a huge amount of sports car experience I can lean on.”

Reflecting on his experiences in racing media, Sargeant also touched on his appearance in the recent F1 movie. “For fans to kind of understand the basics of the sport, start to be introduced to the sport, and what the sport’s all about, I think it’s great and for sure brings attention to the sport. And all of that is a positive impact. But yeah, for me, I just like being in the car.”

Looking Ahead

Looking ahead, Sargeant is focused on the immediate future with PR1/Mathiasen while remaining open to opportunities beyond. “In the short term, the goal is just to bring my experience to the team, try to help Naveen, help Benjamin as much as I can, push the team forward, and get the best results we can… For the long term, it’s really hard to say. I’m really open to anything. I wouldn’t say there’s anything I’m closed off to. I just want to have a good first two races and then see what comes across the table and take it from there.”

For now, Sargeant is enjoying a more relaxed pace, a shift from the intensity of F1. “I’m on a lake right now, so I’m still in Florida. But no, I’m very relaxed. I feel like I’ve changed my demeanor a lot from F1—obviously from the extreme intensity, and it drains you quite a lot. So I’m trying not to fall back into that spiral. Just be relaxed and go with it.”

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