Magnussen next move confirmed ahead of F1 exit

Kevin Magnussen will race for BMW in endurance racing next season, with the news being announced prior to the F1 season finale at the Yas Marina Circuit.

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix may be the 32-year-old's final F1 race, but with no seat for 2025, it was only a matter of time before his plans for the year were revealed.

The Haas driver joins BMW M Motorsport's works LMDh programme, which competes in both IMSA and WEC, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Details of his specific racing schedule for the team has yet to be confirmed.

"I am happy and proud to represent such an iconic motorsport brand as BMW in some of the world's most legendary races," Magnussen said.

"After ten years in Formula 1, I am embarking on a new and exciting chapter, and I look forward to taking on the challenge in the most innovative and advanced sports cars in the history of endurance racing.

"A huge thank you to BMW M Motorsport for this fantastic opportunity. I can hardly wait to start the preparations and look forward to kicking off the 2025 season with the rest of the team."

Andreas Roos, head of BMW M Motorsport added: "Kevin Magnussen is an outstanding addition to our LMDh programme.

"He has regularly demonstrated his speed at the highest level in Formula 1 over the past decade. Thanks to his extensive experience, he is a true asset to our project.

"His previous full season with a sports car prototype in 2021 is another advantage for us, as it will surely ease his acclimatisation to the BMW M Hybrid V8. I am very delighted that Kevin Magnussen is part of the BMW M Motorsport family now."