Haas F1 News: US move opens up for star with future in doubt

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US move opens up for Haas F1 star with future in doubt

The team are already due to part ways with one driver in 2025

Rhys Thomas

Friday 28 June 2024 02:00

Haas' Kevin Magnussen appears to be planning for a career outside of Formula 1, according to one reporter.

The Dane has been with the American team from 2017-2020, and since 2022, the year he took the team's first ever pole position.

Now, though, he may find himself on the chopping block as Haas look to move in a new direction.

Currently eighth in the standings with seven points, the other Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg has already announced that he will be leaving for Sauber/Audi in 2025.

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The youngster, who stood in for Carlos Sainz in Saudi Arabia, is having a poor season with Prema in F2 but is set to make six practice appearances in a Haas this season.

F1 journalist Lawrence Barretto believes that Haas are looking to make another change, and wrote on X: "Chatting to Kevin Magnussen today, I get the distinct feeling he is preparing for a racing career outside of F1 beyond this season.

Ollie Bearman seems to be in line for a Haas drive in 2025

"Haas haven't nailed their line-up yet, but Ocon and Bearman are favourites to lock those seats in."

Ocon is out of contract at Alpine after 2024, and the team have confirmed they will split. Valtteri Bottas, currently at Sauber, could be another option.

An F1 exit opens the door for Magnussen to compete in other series, including those in America. He made a sole appearance for Arrow McLaren in IndyCar 2021.

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