Kevin Magnussen out, Oliver Bearman in for Brazilian Grand Prix weekend
Kevin Magnussen standing on the side of the grid next to his race tyres
Haas have announced Kevin Magnussen will miss the action at the Brazilian Grand Prix having come down with an undisclosed illness.
Reserve driver Oliver Bearman was initially called up for Friday’s action, but the team since confirmed the young Briton will take Magnussen’s place for the full weekend while he recovers.
Haas wish Kevin Magnussen a ‘quick recovery’
“MoneyGram Haas F1 Team driver Kevin Magnussen will not participate in Friday’s track running at the São Paulo Grand Prix after suffering with sickness,” Haas said in an initial brief statement.
“Official reserve driver Oliver Bearman will take over driving duties.”
This isn’t the first time Bearman has filled in for Magnussen, doing so at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix when the Dane served a one-race ban after receiving a 12th penalty point on his Super Licence.
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Having filled in during practice and Sprint qualifying, Haas confirmed Bearman would keep his place in the Haas cockpit for the full weekend while Magnussen recovers from illness, posting on social media: “Following Ollie stepping into the VF-24 for today’s sessions due to Kevin’s sickness, we can confirm that the British driver will now complete the full #BrazilGP weekend with the team.
“We wish Kevin a full and speedy recovery.”
Bearman finished the race in 10th place and in doing so became the first driver in history to score points in his first two races for two separate teams. He was P7 on debut in Saudi Arabia for Ferrari.
The FIA confirmed the driver change, the statement reading: “The Stewards have received a request from MoneyGram Haas F1 Team to change the driver of car 20, Kevin Magnussen.
“In accordance with Article 32.2 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations, the Stewards grant permission for the driver, Oliver Bearman, with the car number 50, to participate in the 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix in place of Kevin Magnussen until further notice.
“The driver of car 50 is required to use the engine, gearbox and tyres which were allocated to the original driver, Kevin Magnussen as detailed under Article 32.5 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Further, this permission is subject to Oliver Bearman passing the scrutineering requirements.”
Bearman has already been announced as one of Haas’ 2025 drivers with the Briton partnering Esteban Ocon in an all-new line-up.
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