Kevin Magnussen has finally been confirmed as the second Haas F1 driver for the 2017 season, replacing the outgoing Esteban Gutierrez.
The Dane joins on a multi-year deal after rejecting a contract offer from current team Renault to stay for a further year.
Magnussen stated he didn’t feel the team were committed to securing his future in the sport, thus moving to the American outfit to partner Romain Grosjean.
“From the time we began looking at drivers, Kevin Magnussen was always on our short list,” said the team’s founder Gene Haas.
“He’s accomplished a lot in a very short period of time, and we feel like he can accomplish a lot with us.
“Our second season will bring a new set of challenges, and we feel that pairing Kevin with Romain will help us develop our new car and continue our growth.”
He added: “I want to thank Esteban Gutiérrez for all of his efforts. He’s been an instrumental part of our first year in Formula One and we’re looking forward to finishing the season strong with him and Romain.”
After two years under his belt, Magnussen will drive for a third team in three years, the 24-year-old says he has confidence Haas can produce a competitive package next year.
“This is a fantastic opportunity and I’m very happy to be a part of Haas F1 Team,” he said.
“Obviously, I’m confident in my abilities as a Formula One 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 One 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.”
