Kevin Magnussen officially joins BMW in Endurance

The rumor quickly became official. Expected in Endurance at BMW in recent weeks, Kevin Magnussen officially became a pilot for the propeller firm on Thursday, December 5. The 32-year-old Dane was certain not to continue with Haas en Formula 1 next season with the arrivals ofEsteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman. The German manufacturer has not specified whether its new recruit will race in the World Endurance Championship or the North American Endurance Championship.

« I am happy and proud to represent such an iconic motorsport brand as BMW in some of the most legendary races in the world, Magnussen confides. After ten years in Formula 1, I am embarking on an exciting new chapter and looking forward to the challenge of driving the most innovative and advanced sports cars in endurance racing history. Many thanks to BMW M Motorsport for this fantastic opportunity. I am eager to begin preparations and look forward to kicking off the 2025 season with the rest of the team. »

« Kevin Magnussen is an exceptional asset to our LMDh program, adds Andreas Roos, Director of BMW M Motorsport. He has consistently demonstrated his speed at the highest level in Formula 1 over the past decade. With his vast 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 facilitate his acclimatization to the BMW M Hybrid V8. I am very pleased that Kevin Magnussen is now part of the BMW M Motorsport family. »

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