The Rolex 24 at Daytona features more than 200 of the best drivers in the world, including 14 former Formula 1 stars.

Kevin Magnussen could not have started his new adventure in the IMSA championship on a better note. The Danish driver, who has left Formula 1 after a decade in the sport, took pole position with his BMW teammates for the 24 Hours of Daytona.

The #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 which Kevin Magnussen will pilot in his debut at the Daytona 24 Hours will start on pole at the American enduro classic. After losing his seat at the Haas Formula 1 team, Magnussen signed with BMW to become one of the German brand’s factory drivers for the 2025 season.

Kevin Magnussen, a veteran of more than 180 Formula 1 Grands Prix, has joined BMW M Motorsport’s L.M.D.h. program in sports cars. “I’ve always had a passion for, you know, all sorts of motorsport races, and with the BMW deal that allows me to go and explore and try and win some of these big classic endurance races,” he said.

Former Haas and McLaren F1 driver Kevin Magnussen spoke about moving from Formula 1 to Hypercars ahead of the 2025 24 Hours of Daytona.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It is with great relief that Kevin Magnussen leaves Formula 1 in his rearview mirror after a 10-year career that produced exactly one podium finish, way back in his 2014 rookie season.

Kevin Magnussen will continue to remain part of Haas as a test driver, the team have confirmed. Magnussen was dropped by the American outfit after the 2024 F1 season, with team boss Ayao Komatsu opting for an all-new driver line-up.

Kevin Magnussen will retain ties to Haas in a test and development role in 2025, having lost the permanent Formula

Komatsu did not disclose who else might serve as reserve drivers for Haas in 2025, but the responsibilities are expected to be shared among Magnussen, and the Toyota affiliated drivers Ritomo Miyata and Ryo Hirakawa, despite the latter being Alpine's reserve driver.

Now, again without a Formula 1 seat for 2025, Magnussen is embracing a fresh challenge with BMW, competing in the full WEC championship, the iconic Le Mans 24 Hours, and this weekend's Daytona 24 Hours. Speaking to sportscar365.com, Magnussen said his focus has shifted to achieving success in endurance racing.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — It is with great relief that Kevin Magnussen leaves Formula 1 in his rearview mirror after a 10-year career that produced exactly one podium finish, way back in his 2014 ...

The FIA has introduced new rules aimed at penalizing verbal misconduct among drivers. The governing body, led by President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has rolled out