Kevin Magnussen is set to conclude his journey with the Haas F1 Team after the 2024 season, marking the end of his current contract and his tenure with the team.
Magnussen stands as the longest-tenured driver in the history of the Haas F1 Team, with an extensive and impactful racing career. Spanning over two periods, from 2017 to 2020 and from 2022-2024, his ongoing association with Haas will have lasted seven years by the conclusion of his contract. With 135 starts for Haas out of his 175 Formula 1 appearances, his contributions to the team are notable. Not only was he integral to Haas’s best-ever finish—fifth in the Constructors’ Championship in 2018—but his consistent performances have significantly shaped the team’s trajectory.
Magnussen’s tenure at Haas has been marked by noteworthy achievements, including his personal best ninth place in the 2018 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship. During that season, he achieved top 10 finishes in over half of the races, demonstrating his skill and persistence. However, during this season so far, he has not managed to get the same performance out of the VF-24 as his teammate Nico Hulkenberg, who is also leaving the team for Sauber/Audi.
“I’d like to thank Kevin for everything he’s given us as a team – both on and off the track. He’s truly been a bedrock of our driver line-up over the years. Nobody’s driven more races for us and we’ve had some memorable highlights together – not least a remarkable fifth place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2022 when Kevin returned to start his second spell with the team. He wasn’t expecting to be driving a Formula 1 car that weekend, but he put in a remarkable performance that was a tremendous boost to the entire organization and once again showcased his own talents behind the wheel.
