Kevin Magnussen

Kevin Magnussen is to make a sensational return to both Formula 1 and the Haas squad in 2022, following the team's decision to part ways with Nikita Mazepin ...

There’s work to do but I’m excited to be a part of it. “I’ve been briefed as much as possible on the development of the VF-22 and the potential in the package. We’ve enjoyed a solid relationship and our positive association remained even when I left at the end of 2020.

Magnussen was set to race in the FIA World Endurance Championship with Team Peugeot TotalEnergies in 2022 alongside more races with Chip Ganassi Racing in ...

Pietro Fittipaldi will have the first half day as the reserve driver, with the Brazilian missing out on the seat despite having been touted to race for Haas in 2022 by Team Principal Guenther Steiner. I can’t wait to get back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car in Bahrain.” “We’ve enjoyed a solid relationship and our positive association remained even when I left at the end of 2020.

Kevin Magnussen has completed a stunning return to Formula One with former team Haas as Nikita Mazepin's replacement.

"I was obviously very surprised but equally very excited to receive the call from Haas F1 Team," Magnussen said in a statement. Kevin's immediate availability means we can tap into him as a resource for preseason testing alongside both Mick Schumacher and Pietro Fittipaldi. "I'm delighted to welcome Kevin Magnussen back to Haas F1 Team," Steiner said in a statement.

Dane Kevin Magnussen makes a comeback to Formula 1 as the replacement for Nikita Mazepin at the US-based Haas team.

Magnussen received the call from Haas after they fired Russian driver Mazepin last week.

“But I absolutely do not see Formula One as a closed chapter. “We’ve enjoyed a solid relationship and our positive association remained even when I left at the end of 2020. I can’t wait to get back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car in Bahrain.” I didn’t imagine the situation of losing my drive would happen so soon. I learnt the same time as you did. “I really have to say thank you to both Peugeot and Chip Ganassi Racing for releasing me promptly – both are great organizations.

Kevin Magnussen is to make a surprise return to Formula 1, after Haas signed him as replacement for the ousted Nikita Mazepin.

I can’t wait to get back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car in Bahrain.” “We’ve enjoyed a solid relationship and our positive association remained even when I left at the end of 2020. “I was looking in a different direction regarding my commitments for 2022 but the opportunity to return to compete in Formula 1, and with a team I know extremely well, was simply too appealing.