Kevin Magnussen steps away from F1 to join BMW’s endurance program, leaving Haas F1 with no role for the 2025 season.
Magnussen has made his decision: the Danish driver will race for BMW in endurance next season, with the announcement made ahead of the F1 season finale at Yas Marina.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix could mark Magnussen’s last F1 race, but with no seat for 2025, it was only a matter of time before his plans for the upcoming year were revealed.
The Haas driver, who had the option to remain as an ambassador and reserve driver, has joined BMW M Motorsport’s factory LMDh program, competing in both IMSA and WEC, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Specific details of his race program with the team have yet to be confirmed.
“I am happy and proud to represent such an iconic motorsport brand like BMW in some of the most legendary races in the world,” said Magnussen.
“After ten years in Formula 1, I’m embarking on an exciting new chapter, and I’m looking forward to the challenge of driving some of the most innovative and advanced sports cars in the history of endurance racing.”
“A big thank you to BMW M Motorsport for this fantastic opportunity. I can’t wait to start preparations and kick off the 2025 season with the rest of the team.”
Andreas Roos, Director of BMW M Motorsport, added: “Kevin Magnussen is an exceptional addition to our LMDh program.”
“He has consistently demonstrated his speed at the highest level in Formula 1 over the past decade. With his extensive experience, he is a real asset to our project.”
“His previous full season with a sports car prototype in 2021 is another advantage for us, as it will surely help him acclimate to the BMW M Hybrid V8. I’m very happy that Kevin Magnussen is now part of the BMW M Motorsport family.”
In the Abu Dhabi paddock this morning, Magnussen also shared an anecdote. He revealed that the owner of BMW’s WRT WEC team, Vincent Vosse, had saved his life when he fell into a pool as a child.
“I spoke to Vincent Vosse, the owner of the WRT team, who manages BMW’s WEC team to get this seat. I’ve known him since I was little. He saved my life when I was two years old in the pool at his house in Spa.”
“I jumped into the pool, I couldn’t swim. He was in a suit, dressed for a gala he was going to, and he jumped in to save me, which ruined his day, but I hope I can make it up to him now. So, the connection has always been there.”
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Kevin Magnussen Joins BMW’s Endurance Racing Team Kevin Magnussen Joins BMW’s Endurance Racing Team
