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Magnussen Kevin(Roskilde, Denmark, 05/10/1992)
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20Biography of F1 driver Magnussen Kevin
Website: www.kevinmagnussen.com
Kevin Magnussen (born on 5 October 1992 in Roskilde, Denmark) is a Danish racing driver whose career has spanned top-level single-seaters and endurance racing, following a non-linear path but remaining consistently connected to elite motorsport.
The son of former Formula 1 driver Jan Magnussen, Kevin grew up immersed in racing. After karting, he emerged in the European feeder categories: in 2009 he won the Danish Formula Ford championship, while in 2010 he claimed the Formula Renault 2.0 NEC title. His major breakthrough came in 2013, when he dominated the Formula Renault 3.5 Series with DAMS, earning a direct route to Formula 1.
His Formula 1 debut came in 2014 with McLaren. On his very first start, at the Australian Grand Prix, Magnussen finished an impressive second, becoming the first Danish driver to stand on a Formula 1 podium. Although he achieved further points finishes, he lost his race seat at the end of the season, remaining within the team as a reserve driver.
After a period away from the grid, Magnussen returned full-time to Formula 1 in 2016 with Renault, before forging a long association with Haas. He raced for the American team from 2017 to 2020, enjoying his strongest season in 2018 with ninth place in the Drivers’ Championship and contributing to the best Constructors’ result in the team’s history. His relationship with Haas resumed for the 2022-2024 period following his surprise return after Nikita Mazepin’s departure.
During his second stint with Haas, Magnussen achieved one of the most significant results of his career by securing pole position at the 2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, the first in Formula 1 for the team. Subsequent seasons proved more challenging, and at the end of 2024 his Formula 1 career came to a definitive close.
Alongside single-seaters, Magnussen has built growing experience in endurance racing. After early appearances in IMSA and long-distance events, from 2025 he officially joined the BMW M Motorsport programme as a driver of the BMW M Hybrid V8. According to available official communications, he is committed with BMW in both the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA, with his programme confirmed also for the 2026 season.
Off the track, Magnussen maintains a reserved personal profile. He is married with children and divides his time between racing commitments and family life in Denmark, while remaining closely connected to the international paddock as a factory endurance driver.
Current season statistics
Formula 1 Season*
| Year | Team | Chassis | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Haas | VF-24 | 16 |
| 2023 | Haas | VF-23 | 3 |
| 2022 | Haas | VF-22 | 25 |
| 2020 | Haas | VF-20 | 1 |
| 2019 | Haas | VF-19 | 20 |
| 2018 | Haas | VF18 | 56 |
| 2017 | Haas | VF-17 | 19 |
| 2016 | Renault | R.S.16 | 7 |
| 2015 | McLaren | MP4-30 | 0 |
| 2014 | McLaren | MP4-29 | 55 |
Qualifying teammate battle
| Year | Team | Teammate | Win | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (VF-24) | Hulkenberg N. | 6 VS 16 | |
| 2023 | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (VF-23) | Hulkenberg N. | 7 VS 15 | |
| 2022 | Haas F1 Team (VF-22) | Schumacher M. | 16 VS 6 | |
| 2020 | Haas F1 Team (VF-20) | Grosjean R. | 8 VS 14 | |
| 2019 | Haas F1 Team (VF-19) | Grosjean R. | 13 VS 8 | |
| 2018 | Haas F1 Team (VF18) | Grosjean R. | 10 VS 11 | |
| 2017 | Haas F1 Team (VF-17) | Grosjean R. | 7 VS 13 | |
| 2016 | Renault Sport Formula One Team (R.S.16) | Palmer J. | 12 VS 9 | |
| 2014 | McLaren Mercedes (MP4-29) | Button J. | 9 VS 10 | |
| Total | 88 VS 102 | |||
Best results in Formula 1 *
| Grand Prix | Team | Chassis | Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar GP 2024 | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team | VF-24 | 9 |
| Mexican GP 2024 | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team | VF-24 | 7 |
| Italian GP 2024 | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team | VF-24 | 10 |
| Austrian GP 2024 | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team | VF-24 | 8 |
| Australian GP 2024 | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team | VF-24 | 10 |
| Singapore GP 2023 | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team | VF-23 | 10 |
| Miami GP 2023 | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team | VF-23 | 10 |
| Saudi Arabian GP 2023 | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team | VF-23 | 10 |
| United States GP 2022 | Haas F1 Team | VF-22 | 9 |
| Austrian GP 2022 | Haas F1 Team | VF-22 | 8 |
| British GP 2022 | Haas F1 Team | VF-22 | 10 |
| Emilia Romagna GP 2022 | Haas F1 Team | VF-22 | 9 |
| Saudi Arabian GP 2022 | Haas F1 Team | VF-22 | 9 |
| Bahrain GP 2022 | Haas F1 Team | VF-22 | 5 |
| Hungarian GP 2020 | Haas F1 Team | VF-20 | 10 |
| Russian GP 2019 | Haas F1 Team | VF-19 | 9 |
| German GP 2019 | Haas F1 Team | VF-19 | 8 |
| Spanish GP 2019 | Haas F1 Team | VF-19 | 7 |
| Australian GP 2019 | Haas F1 Team | VF-19 | 6 |
| Abu Dhabi GP 2018 | Haas F1 Team | VF18 | 10 |
| Brazilian GP 2018 | Haas F1 Team | VF18 | 9 |
| Russian GP 2018 | Haas F1 Team | VF18 | 8 |
| Belgian GP 2018 | Haas F1 Team | VF18 | 8 |
| Hungarian GP 2018 | Haas F1 Team | VF18 | 7 |
| British GP 2018 | Haas F1 Team | VF18 | 9 |
| Austrian GP 2018 | Haas F1 Team | VF18 | 5 |
| French GP 2018 | Haas F1 Team | VF18 | 6 |
| Spanish GP 2018 | Haas F1 Team | VF18 | 6 |
| Chinese GP 2018 | Haas F1 Team | VF18 | 10 |
| Bahrain GP 2018 | Haas F1 Team | VF18 | 5 |
| Mexican GP 2017 | Haas F1 Team | VF-17 | 8 |
| Japanese GP 2017 | Haas F1 Team | VF-17 | 8 |
| Azerbaijan GP 2017 | Haas F1 Team | VF-17 | 7 |
| Monaco GP 2017 | Haas F1 Team | VF-17 | 10 |
| Chinese GP 2017 | Haas F1 Team | VF-17 | 8 |
| Singapore GP 2016 | Renault Sport Formula One Team | R.S.16 | 10 |
| Russian GP 2016 | Renault Sport Formula One Team | R.S.16 | 7 |
| Brazilian GP 2014 | McLaren Mercedes | MP4-29 | 9 |
| United States GP 2014 | McLaren Mercedes | MP4-29 | 8 |
| Russian GP 2014 | McLaren Mercedes | MP4-29 | 5 |
| Singapore GP 2014 | McLaren Mercedes | MP4-29 | 10 |
| Italian GP 2014 | McLaren Mercedes | MP4-29 | 10 |
| Austrian GP 2014 | McLaren Mercedes | MP4-29 | 7 |
| British GP 2014 | McLaren Mercedes | MP4-29 | 7 |
| German GP 2014 | McLaren Mercedes | MP4-29 | 9 |
| Canadian GP 2014 | McLaren Mercedes | MP4-29 | 9 |
| Monaco GP 2014 | McLaren Mercedes | MP4-29 | 10 |
| Malaysian GP 2014 | McLaren Mercedes | MP4-29 | 9 |
| Australian GP 2014 | McLaren Mercedes | MP4-29 | 2 |
