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BMW M Motorsport has confirmed that current Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen will become one of its works drivers in 2025 and join the marque’s roster for its FIA WEC Hypercar and/or IMSA GTP…
BMW M Motorsport has confirmed that Kevin Magnussen will join its works driver lineup in 2025 for the FIA WEC Hypercar and/or IMSA GTP program with the M Hybrid V8. Magnussen’s move to BMW follows his second stint in F1 with Haas ending after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This marks his return to top-class sports cars, with his previous experience in 2021 including one victory and five podium finishes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Additionally, Magnussen raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in an LMP2 car alongside his father, Jan Magnussen. BMW’s full driver lineup for IMSA and WEC, along with Magnussen’s commitments, will be announced later. Andreas Roos, head of BMW M Motorsport, expressed excitement about Magnussen’s addition to the LMDh program, noting his past success in F1 and sports car racing. Magnussen himself is thrilled to join BMW, looking forward to competing in iconic races and embracing the challenge of driving innovative sports cars in endurance racing. He expressed gratitude to BMW M Motorsport for the opportunity and eagerly anticipates starting preparations for the 2025 season.
