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BMW M Motorsport has announced current Haas Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen will join their LMDh programme for the 2025 sportscar season.
The Bavarian automotive manufacturer has recruited the Danish driver who is set to compete in his final F1 race for Haas this weekend in Abu Dhabi. Following this, he will participate in the IMSA 24 Hours of Daytona on 25-26 January 2025 with further racing plans to be revealed later. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing manages the BMW cars in the IMSA SportsCar Championship, while WRT oversees the two BMWs in the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar category. Magnussen expressed his excitement in representing BMW in prestigious races, marking a new chapter in his racing career after a decade in Formula 1. BMW M Motorsport’s Head acknowledged Magnussen’s skill and experience, welcoming him to their LMDh program as a valuable member of their team.
