BMW M Motorsport has confirmed that present Components 1 driver Kevin Magnussen will turn out to be one in all its works drivers in 2025 and be part of the marque’s roster for its FIA WEC Hypercar and/or IMSA GTP program with the M Hybrid V8.
Magnussen joins the Bavarian model after his second spell in F1 with Haas ends after this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It’s going to make a second foray into top-class sports activities vehicles for the Dane following his run with Cadillac in 2021. Then, he accomplished a full season within the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the place he achieved one victory and 5 podium finishes within the DPi class. That very same 12 months, he additionally competed within the 24 Hours of Le Mans in an LMP2 automobile alongside his father, Jan Magnussen.
BMW’s full driver line-up for each IMSA and WEC can be introduced at a later date, together with additional details about Magnussen’s commitments.
“Kevin Magnussen is an excellent addition to our LMDh program,” Andreas Roos, head of BMW M Motorsport, mentioned. “He has usually demonstrated his velocity on the highest degree in Components 1 over the previous decade. Due to his in depth expertise, he’s a real asset to our venture.
“His earlier full season with a sports activities automobile prototype in 2021 is one other benefit for us, as it would absolutely ease his acclimatization to the BMW M Hybrid V8. I’m very delighted that Kevin Magnussen is a part of the BMW M Motorsport household now.”
Magnussen added: “I’m glad and proud to characterize such an iconic motorsport model as BMW in a few of the world’s most legendary races. After 10 years in Components 1, I’m embarking on a brand new and thrilling chapter and I look ahead to taking over the problem in essentially the most revolutionary and superior sports activities vehicles within the historical past of endurance racing.
“An enormous thanks to BMW M Motorsport for this unbelievable alternative. I can hardly wait to begin the preparations and look ahead to kicking off the 2025 season with the remainder of the staff.”
