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For the second time, Kevin Magnussen’s post-Formula 1 career begins in IMSA this weekend – and his top-level BMW M Hybrid V8 sportscar is on pole
Kevin Magnussen’s post-Formula 1 career has commenced in IMSA this weekend, with his top-level BMW M Hybrid V8 sportscar securing the pole position. After being replaced at Haas for 2021 by Nikita Mazepin/Mick Schumacher, Magnussen has found his place in a Chip Ganassi-run IMSA programme. Despite coming close to victory at the Daytona 24 Hours and returning to F1 briefly in 2023, Magnussen has expressed that F1 is a chapter now closed for him. Excited for this new opportunity, he noted the distinct mentality required for sportscars compared to F1, emphasizing a different risk-and-reward dynamic. Magnussen’s quick focus switch to IMSA has been challenging given the limited preparation time, especially with the intricacies of hybrid cars and the competitive field in IMSA.
