An agreement with Magnusen was announced by the American unit “Haas” on Wednesday evening, just a few days after he terminated his contract with Nikita Mazepin. Team test driver Pietro Fitipaldi and former Alfa Romeo rider Antinio Giovinaci also applied for the vacancy.
“I was really very surprised, but just as excited to receive a call from the Haas team,” Magnus admits. “In terms of plans for this year, I looked in a completely different direction, but the opportunity to return and start again in the F1 championship, and with a team I know very well, was just too tempting. We had a good relationship that remained after my departure. In 2020. “
When Haas chose to partner with the debutants for the 2021 season, Magnussen continued his career at the US-based CSA of Cadillac Chip Ganassi Racing in the SportsCar, as well as playing in the LMP2 class in Le Mans and participating in one of the IndyCar series. stage. He had planned to continue to compete in the American endurance race this year, and had already agreed with the Peugeot factory team to start in the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Both teams relieved him of his contractual obligations due to his return to F1.
Magnusen will be given the opportunity to sit behind the wheel of the new Haas-Ferrari VF22 in tests that will take place in Bahrain for three days this week. Mick Schumacher and Fitipaldi will also work there.
“I am well aware of the development of the VF-22 and its potential,” says Magnussen. “There’s still work to be done, but I’m excited to be a part of it.”
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