Kevin Magnussen temporarily active in endurance racing

Formula 1 is on holiday, but after a long and tough year, Kevin Magnussen does not want any rest. The Dane announced on Friday night that he will embark on a new (temporary) adventure.

Magnussen has been confirmed by MDK Motorsports as one of three drivers who will be in action at the 24 Hours of Daytona in January. He will appear at the start there alongside his father Jan and team owner Mark Kvamme. It will be Kevin's third consecutive time competing in this race, but for the first time with his father. Because of Formula 1, Magnussen junior will not be competing in this series for the rest of the season.

Looking forward a lot

In a team press release, Kevin Magnussen says he is very much looking forward to this temporary adventure. "I'm super excited about this," Kevin said. "The Rolex 24 is legendary, and I have had some fantastic moments there with Chip Ganassi Racing the past two years. Being able to do such a race together with my dad is amazing. Again, I cannot thank Mark Kvamme enough for setting this up.”

Jan Magnussen, himself once active in F1, is also looking forward to the race. "I’m so happy that Kevin and I are doing the Rolex 24 together,” said Jan. “After the 24 Hours of Le Mans last year, we hoped there would come more opportunities to do these endurance races together."