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F1: Kevin Magnussen to race for Haas after team part ways with Russia's Nikita Mazepin amid ongoing Ukraine crisis
After driving for McLaren (2014-15) and Renault (2016), Magnussen donned the Haas race suit from 2017 until his departure from the sport at the end of the 2020 season.
Danish driver Kevin Magnussen will return to Formula One with Haas this season as a replacement for sacked Russian driver Nikita Mazepin, the U.S.-owned team said on Wednesday.
After driving for McLaren (2014-15) and Renault (2016), Magnussen donned the Haas race suit from 2017 until his departure from the sport at the end of the 2020 season.
The 29-year-old, who has 119 grand prix starts to his credit, raced with Haas from 2017 to 2020 and will partner German Mick Schumacher, son of seven times world champion Michael.
"I'm delighted to welcome Kevin Magnussen back to Haas F1 Team," said Guenther Steiner, the Haas team boss.
"When looking for a driver who could bring value to the team, not to mention a wealth of Formula 1 experience, Kevin was a straightforward decision for us."
Mazepin and Haas's Russian title sponsor Uralkali had their contracts terminated last Saturday as a result of the invasion of Ukraine.
The season starts in Bahrain next week.
(With agency inputs)
