Kevin Magnussen is making a surprising return to Formula 1 to drive for Haas in 2022. The F1 team announced the news on their social media, revealing that Magnussen committed to a multi-year contract.
Haas had a free spot following last week’s decision to part ways with Nikita Mazepin. On the other hand, Mick Schumacher will get to keep his spot as the second driver.
Magnussen started his Formula 1 journey back in 2014 with McLaren. After two years with the team, he embarked on a short stint with Renault in 2016 before joining Haas the following year. The Danish racing driver picked up 96 points in the following four seasons but failed to record a single podium finish.
Following a 20th place finish in 2020, Magnussen left Haas to explore other racing ventures. Last year, he raced in IMSA SportsCar Championship and IndyCar Series and was scheduled to be part of Peugeot’s team at the 2022 World Endurance Championship.
“I was obviously very surprised but equally very excited to receive the call from Haas F1 Team,” said Magnussen in a statement. “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.”
