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F1 News: Magnussen to miss Brazil GP sprint, Bearman steps in

Posted by AR1 staff

Possibly suffering from Montezuma’s revenge from last weekend in Mexico City, Haas driver Kevin Magnussen will miss Friday running and Saturday’s sprint race at Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix, with reserve driver Oliver Bearman taking over the Dane’s car.

–by Mark Cipolloni–

Fernando Alonso has also been sick all week from Montezuma’s Revenge.

On Friday morning Haas announced Magnussen was unwell and would not be able to drive the VF-24 at Interlagos all day.

“Kevin Magnussen will not participate in Friday’s track running at the São Paulo Grand Prix after suffering with sickness,” a statement from Haas said.

“Official reserve driver Oliver Bearman will take over driving duties. The team wishes Kevin a quick recovery and will provide a further update in due course.”

It is yet to be determined whether Magnussen will be well enough for Saturday afternoon qualifying and the Grand Prix on Sunday.

Kevin Magnussen
Looking worried: Kevin Magnussen, Haas F1 Team during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on Thursday June 27, 2024 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Mark Sutton / LAT Images)