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WEC 2025 Guide – Kevin Magnussen: “Moving from Formula 1 to BMW is not a step backwards”

Three years after ending his adventure with Peugeot in WEC to return to F1, Kevin Magnussen is preparing to compete in his first season of the World Endurance Championship, with BMW and the WRT team. The 32-year-old Dane, who came close to a podium at the 24 Hours of Daytona in January, spoke about this new chapter.

Published 20/02/2025 à 18:00

Valentin GLO

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WEC 2025 Guide – Kevin Magnussen: “Moving from Formula 1 to BMW is not a step backwards”

Kevin Magnussen during the track walk of the WEC 2025 Prologue - Photo: Charly Lopez / DPPI

Kevin Magnussen, how do you feel about representing BMW from now on?

It’s a great time for endurance racing. There are a lot of manufacturers involved and as a driver you want to be with a competitive manufacturer, with big ambitions, which is definitely the case with BMW. I think I have every chance of succeeding in Hypercar with them, so I’m very happy.

When did discussions with BMW begin?

A long time ago… I have known Vincent (Vosse. Ed.) since the beginning of my career. We have stayed in touch and have been talking for a long time.

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Valentin GLO

Journalist. Endurance reporter (WEC, IMSA, ELMS, ALMS) and sometimes F1 or IndyCar.

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Navel

20/02/2025 at 07:49 a.m.

K-Mag will finally have a good car to win not like in F1 unfortunately, let's hope it is a good surprise for WRT.

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