This information is not yet official but it should not be long. The role that Kevin Magnussen will play within the Haas F1 team is now known. Thus, on the sidelines of his activity as a pilot holder in endurance (WEC and IMSA) at BMW, the Danish will continue to pilot in the queen category. Something that could be an asset in front of its potential rivals, with a view to a possible full -time return, in 2026, with Cadillac in particular.
Haas F1 Exploit Le Baggage de Magnussen
Indeed, Ayao Komatsu recently revealed that Kevin Magnussen was going to pilot during the Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) program. It is therefore behind the wheel of Haas two years (and more) of seniority that he will pilot, namely, driving single -seats that he already knows by heart. Something that will constitute a real asset for the American team and its two pilots, Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman.
In addition, he will use the Toyota simulator, a new Haas technical partner, in order to collect precious data and continue to develop the car. The fact that he piloted this machine in 2024 constituting an important advantage, especially since he had managed to take the measure during the last part of the season, with solid performance.
« He is going to pilot during TPCS and on simulator, Confirmed Komatsu on the occasion of an event.
-Finally and this is a great opportunity for K-Mag, it should also act as a reserve pilot Haas F1, this season. Except when it will pilot in WEC with BMW, in which case the American stable will have Toyota, Ryo Hirakawa and Ritomo Miyata drivers, who both have the desire to start in grand-prix soon. Clearly, the Danish will remain connected with Formula 1 throughout the year, a position that could offer him opportunities this season. Because with many rookies and the hard policy of certain teams of teams, it would not be surprising that an or more ruffles are released during the campaign.
Knowing that in addition to his past experience, Kevin will soon have a considerable asset, that of knowing the Toyota F1 simulator. We imagine that all this will not go unnoticed in the eyes of the bosses of the future Cadillac stable …
Article published on 01/25/2025 at 5.30 p.m.
