F1 News, Reports and Race Results

Magnussen to make IndyCar debut at Road America with McLaren

Kevin Magnussen will return to the pleasures of single-seater racing next weekend at Road America where the Dane will make his IndyCar debut with Arrow McLaren SP.

The former Haas driver, who triumphed with Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Renger van der Zande in a round of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportcar championship last weekend in Detroit, will sub for Arrow McLaren SP's Felix Rosenqvist who has yet to fully recover from the massive crash he last weekend at Belle-Isle.

Magnussen will join at next weekend's IndyCar round in Wisconsin former Haas teammate and Dale Coyne Racing charger Romain Grosjean.

Magnussen will get his first test of AMSP's #7 Dallara-Chevrolet during Friday's afternoon practice session.

"Big challenge to go straight into a race having never driven an Indy car before, but I couldn’t say no to the opportunity," Magnussen wrote on Twitter. "Get well soon, Felix."

There will also be a change at Ed Carpenter Racing at Road America, with former AMSP driver Oliver Askew subbing for Rinus VeeKay following an injury sustained by the Dutchman in a cycling accident earlier this week.

Keep up to date with all the F1 news via Facebook and Twitter

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

Recent Posts

Aston Martin says performance shortfall led to Fallows exit

Aston Martin performance director Tom McCullough has shed some light on why the team’s former…

5 hours ago

FIA clamps down on plank loophole after Red Bull complaint

The FIA has issued a pivotal Technical Directive to F1 teams ahead of this weekend’s…

7 hours ago

F1 drivers blindsided by race director Wittich’s sudden exit

The abrupt removal last week of FIA race director Niels Wittich with just three races…

8 hours ago

McLaren relaxes ‘papaya rules’: Norris and Piastri free to race

Oscar Piastri has confirmed that McLaren’s team orders—dubbed the "Papaya Rules"—have been largely relaxed, giving…

9 hours ago

Cheers to the forever young pure racer Jacques Laffite

The forever young Jacques Laffite turns 81 today, but the years haven't aged this pure…

11 hours ago

Las Vegas GP: Wednesday's build-up in pictures

The neon lights of Las Vegas are set to illuminate the Formula 1 world once…

11 hours ago