F1 star set for RETURN at Las Vegas Grand Prix

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F1 star set for RETURN at Las Vegas Grand Prix

Formula 1 returns to the famous street circuit this weekend

Kevin McKenna

Wednesday 20 November 2024 21:00

A Formula 1 star is set to return to the grid at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, despite having been replaced by his team.

The sport returns to Las Vegas this weekend for some high-octane action on the strip, with Max Verstappen looking to clinch his fourth straight title.

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The thrilling battle for this season's constructors' crown will also be renewed, as McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull look to pick up valuable points and lay down a marker going into the final two weekends of the campaign.

Formula 1 is set to make its return to Las Vegas this weekend

Kevin Magnussen will return to the grid after missing out in Brazil

Magnussen back after Brazil bug

Following Alpine's incredible double-podium result in Brazil last time out, the French outfit powered up to sixth place in the standings, a position which - should they retain it - will guarantee a significant financial reward.

One of the team's vying for that position is Haas, who will welcome Kevin Magnussen back to the lineup following the Dane's recovery from the sickness bug which ruled him out in Interlagos.

It means Oliver Bearman - who will replace the veteran racer on the grid next season - will be back on the sidelines after filling in for his team-mate at the previous race.

Magnussen's future in F1 looks uncertain, with the former McLaren driver left without a seat heading into 2025.

Back behind the wheel this week 👊

After his sickness in Brazil we can't wait to see K-Mag lighting up the Strip 🇺🇸#HaasF1 #F1 #LasVegasGP pic.twitter.com/2UPrLwJaG8
— MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) November 20, 2024