British teenager Oliver Bearman will drive for Haas in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, replacing Kevin Magnussen who is serving a one-race suspension due to penalty points accumulated for a collision in the Italian Grand Prix.
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British Formula 2 driver Oliver Bearman will step into the Haas F1 car for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, replacing the suspended Kevin Magnussen. This will be Bearman’s second F1 race after his impressive debut for Ferrari earlier this year.
Haas driver Kevin Magnussen will miss the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after accumulating 12 penalty points, triggering an automatic race ban. The incident that led to the suspension involved a collision with Pierre Gasly at the Italian Grand Prix. Magnussen, who is leaving Haas at the end of the season, expressed frustration with the penalty system, while Gasly argued for leniency. Ferrari reserve driver Oliver Bearman is a likely replacement for Magnussen.
Danish Formula One driver Kevin Magnussen will leave his Haas race seat at the end of the 2024 season. He could then take on an unspecified role with the team, which has confirmed his departure and thanked him for his contributions. Esteban Ocon is widely expected to replace him in 2025.
Following a collision between Kevin Magnussen and Yuki Tsunoda at the Chinese Grand Prix, the Haas F1 team principal, Ayao Komatsu, has expressed disagreement with the stewards’ decision to penalize Magnussen. Komatsu believes the penalty was unwarranted and that Tsunoda shared equal responsibility for the incident.