Kevin Magnussen has been announced as a Haas F1 driver for the 2017 season after signing a multi-year deal with the team.
The Danish driver made his F1 debut for McLaren in 2014, before being moved to a reserve role at the team for 2015 after the return of Fernando Alonso.
After parting ways with McLaren, he was picked up by Renault this season, but it’s been a tough year and Magnussen has finished in the top 10 just twice – seventh in Russia and 10th in Singapore.
Renault had reportedly made a deal with Magnussen but he deemed it wasn’t good enough, with Haas F1 giving him the option of a multi-year contract.
He has now been announced at the American outfit alongside Frenchman Romain Grosjean, who is currently competing for Haas in its first F1 season.
“This is a fantastic opportunity and I’m very happy to be a part of Haas F1 Team,” Magnussen said.
“Obviously, I’m confident in my abilities as a Formula 1 driver, but I’m also very confident of what Haas F1 Team can do in its second season and every season thereafter.
“Gene Haas has come into Formula 1 with a strong vision and a different way of doing things. He’s making it work and work well.
“I’ve had a good vantage point all season long, and I’m looking forward to getting behind the wheel of next year’s Haas VF-17.”
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